When hydrobromic acid reacts with chlorine, bromine and hydrochloric acid are obtained: 2 HBr (aq) + Cl2(g) → Br2(l) + 2 HCl (aq) a) When 17.1 g of hydrobromic acid reacts with 46.2 g of chlorine, what is the theoretical yield of hydrochloric acid? b) If the actual yield of hydrochloric acid is 4.23 g what is the percentage yield?

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When hydrobromic acid reacts with chlorine, bromine and hydrochloric acid are obtained: 2 HBr (aq) + Cl2(g) → Br2(l) + 2 HCl (aq)
a) When 17.1 g of hydrobromic acid reacts with 46.2 g of chlorine, what is the theoretical yield of hydrochloric acid?
b) If the actual yield of hydrochloric acid is 4.23 g what is the percentage yield?

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