2.959 g of p-aminophenol (MW = 109.13 g/mol) is reacted with 2.543 g of acetic anhydride (MW = 102.09 g/mol) to form acetaminophen (151.16 g/mol) and acetic acid (60.052 g/mol) as shown in the reaction below. What is the theoretical yield of acetaminophen?

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2.959 g of p-aminophenol (MW = 109.13 g/mol) is reacted with 2.543 g of acetic anhydride (MW = 102.09 g/mol) to form acetaminophen (151.16 g/mol) and acetic acid (60.052 g/mol) as shown in the reaction below. What is the theoretical yield of acetaminophen?

 

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