A mixture of 2 mL of 3 M NaOH solution, 2.5 mL 95% ethanol, 0.212 g benzaldehyde, and 0.058 g acetone was prepared in a large test tube. The end product was 0.197 g of dibenzalacetone. What is the theoretical yield and percent yield?
A mixture of 2 mL of 3 M NaOH solution, 2.5 mL 95% ethanol, 0.212 g benzaldehyde, and 0.058 g acetone was prepared in a large test tube. The end product was 0.197 g of dibenzalacetone. What is the theoretical yield and percent yield?
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A mixture of 2 mL of 3 M NaOH solution, 2.5 mL 95% ethanol, 0.212 g benzaldehyde, and 0.058 g acetone was prepared in a large test tube. The end product was 0.197 g of dibenzalacetone. What is the theoretical yield and percent yield?
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