Chapter 6, Problem 6.54AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The percent yield has to be determined for the 48.2 g of nitrobenzene obtained from the given reaction.

Concept introduction:

Nitrobenzene ${\text{C}}_{\text{6}}{\text{H}}_{\text{5}}{\text{NO}}_{\text{2}}$:

Limiting reagent: The reactant that runs out first in any given reaction is said to be limiting reagent.

Theoretical yield: The amount of product formed, assuming complete reaction of the limiting reagent.

Actual yield: The amount of product actually formed in a reaction.

Percent yield: The percentage of the theoretical yield actually obtained from a chemical reaction.

$\text{Percent yield =}\frac{\text{Actual}\text{yield}}{\text{Theoretical yield}}\times 100$