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CHM 101 Stoichiometry of Chemical Reactions Objective Question

Question

What is actual yield?
Options
A The predicted amount of product
B The amount of the product collected during an experiment or industrial process
Correct Answer
C The amount of reactant used
D The theoretical maximum
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Actual yield is the amount of the product collected during an experiment or industrial process. This is always less than theoretical yield.

Hint

The notes define actual yield as the amount collected.

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