Chapter 26, Problem 80IAE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The percent yield for the given reaction of benzaldehyde with ${\text{KMnO}}_{\text{4}}$ should be determined.

Concept introduction:

In a chemical reaction, the reactant which is completely consumed in the reaction is said to be limiting reagent. Limiting reagent or limiting reactant always determines the amount of product formed during the reaction.

The actual yield of a chemical reaction is not same as of theoretical yield. The percent yield of a reaction can be calculated with the help of formula:

$\text{Percent yield = }\frac{\text{Actual yield}}{\text{Theoretical yield}}\times \text{100}$