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The answer was: 9.87 grams
To answer this question, you use the mass ratio from the balanced equation to determine the theoretical yield.
theoretical yield of H2O:(mass of H2O)/(mass of C5H5N)*given mass
180.2/316.4*27.5=15.7
Multiplying the theoretical yield by the percent (and dividing by 100), provides the actual yield.
(theory*%yield)/100=actual yield
(15.7*62.8)/100=9.87
The answer was: 9.87 grams
To answer this question, you use the mass ratio from the balanced equation to determine the theoretical yield.
theoretical yield of H2O:(mass of H2O)/(mass of C5H5N)*given mass
180.2/316.4*27.5=15.7
Multiplying the theoretical yield by the percent (and dividing by 100), provides the actual yield.
(theory*%yield)/100=actual yield
(15.7*62.8)/100=9.87