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CHM 101 Stoichiometry of Chemical Reactions Objective Question
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What effect do competing side reactions have on yield?
Options
A They increase yield
B Sometimes, competing reactions prevent some of the reactants from being converted into products, reducing yield
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C They have no effect
D They only affect the limiting reagent
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Sometimes, competing reactions prevent some of the reactants from being converted into products, which reduces the actual yield.

Hint

The notes list competing side reactions as a factor.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Stoichiometry of Chemical Reactions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 747 of 1872
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