Chapter 3.13, Problem 1PPC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The limiting reactant in the reaction and the percent yield of ${\text{CO}}_2$ are to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The yield thatis obtained after the completion of a reaction is called the observed yield and the yield thatis obtained by using given values for calculation is called the actual yield.

The expression to calculate the percent yield is represented as

$\%\text{yield}=\frac{\text{observed yield}}{\text{actual yield}}\times 100$

Limiting reagent is the reactant thatlimits the reaction by producing less number of moles of product.

Excess reactant is the reactant, which is present in larger amount than required.