Question

If 10.0 moles of sulfur dioxide react with excess chlorine gas, what is the theoretical yield (in grams) of CI2O produced?

Answer 1

Answer:

869 g Cl₂O

Explanation:

To find the theoretical yield of Cl₂O, you need to (1) convert moles SO₂ to moles Cl₂O (via mole-to-mole ratio from reaction coefficients) and then (2) convert moles Cl₂O to grams Cl₂O (via molar mass). It is important to arrange the conversions/ratios in a way that allows for the cancellation of units (the desired unit should be in the numerator). The final answer should have 3 sig figs to reflect the sig figs of the given amount (10.0 moles).

1 SO₂ (g) + 2 Cl₂ (g) ----> 1 SOCl₂ (g) + 1 Cl₂O (g)

Molar Mass (Cl₂O): 2(35.453 g/mol) + 15.998 g/mol

Molar Mass (Cl₂O): 86.904 g/mol

10.0 moles SO₂         1 mole Cl₂O            86.904 g
------------------------  x  ----------------------  x  ------------------  = 869 g Cl₂O
                                    1 mole SO₂              1 mole