In the reaction between CO and Fe3O4, the theoretical yield in an experiment is calculated to be 47.2 g Fe. When a careless chemistry student carries out the experiment, the actual yield is 30.3 g Fe. Calculate the percentage yield. 35.8 % 42.8% 64.2% 32.1%

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Problem 4.37PAE: 4.37 The theoretical yield and the actual yield for various reactions are given below. Determine the...
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In the reaction between CO and Fe3O4, the theoretical yield in an experiment is calculated to be 47.2 g Fe. When a careless chemistry student carries out the experiment, the actual yield is 30.3 g Fe. Calculate the percentage yield.

  1. 35.8 %
  2. 42.8%
  3. 64.2%
  4. 32.1%
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