Percent yields are generally calculated from mass quantities.Would the result be the same if mole quantities were used in-stead? Why?

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Percent yields are generally calculated from mass quantities.Would the result be the same if mole quantities were used in-stead? Why?

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To explain with reason for the result of calculating percent yield using mole quantities instead of mass quantities.

 

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Yes - The results of percentage yield will be same when calculated using mass quantities or mole quantities.

 

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  • Percentage yield is the ratio of actual yield divided by theoretical yield multiplied by 100.
  • The two quantities ; actual and theoretical yield must be in same unit.
  • It can be grams or moles.
  • This is because it is a comparison of actual yield with theoretical yield.
  • Moles is calculated by dividing mass with molar mass.
  • Hence, Molar of substance is same. It will be same in numerator and denominator.

 

 

 

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