Substance A has a molar mass of 100–120 gmol–1. When 3.14 g of A is burned, the only products are 4.68 g of CO2 and 1.44 g of H2O, formed at a 100% yield. When 4.17 g of A reacts with 0.25 g of H2, 1.77 g of C2H6O2 is produced, along with some CH3OH. What is the percent yield of this reaction?

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Substance A has a molar mass of 100–120 gmol–1. When 3.14 g of A is burned, the only products are 4.68 g of CO2 and 1.44 g of H2O, formed at a 100% yield.

When 4.17 g of A reacts with 0.25 g of H2, 1.77 g of C2H6O2 is produced, along with some CH3OH. What is the percent yield of this reaction?

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