Propane (C3H8) reacts with oxygen in the air to produce carbon dioxide and water. In a particular experiment, 38.0 grams of carbon dioxide are produced from the reaction of 22.05 grams of propane with excess oxygen. What is the % yield in this reaction? A) 57.6 B) 94.5 C) 86.4 D) 66.0 E) 38.0

Propane (C3H8) reacts with oxygen in the air to produce carbon dioxide and water. In a particular experiment, 38.0 grams of carbon dioxide are produced from the reaction of 22.05 grams of propane with excess oxygen. What is the % yield in this reaction? A) 57.6 B) 94.5 C) 86.4 D) 66.0 E) 38.0

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Propane (C3H8) reacts with oxygen in the air to produce carbon dioxide and water. In a particular
experiment, 38.0 grams of carbon dioxide are produced from the reaction of 22.05 grams of propane
with excess oxygen. What is the % yield in this reaction?
A) 57.6
B) 94.5
C) 86.4
D) 66.0
E) 38.0

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