Answer:
See explanation
Explanation:
We must first write the equation of the reaction as follows;
C3H8 + 5O2 ----> 3CO2 + 4H2O
Now;
We obtain the number of moles of C3H8 = 132.33g/44g/mol = 3 moles
So;
1 mole of C3H8 yields 3 moles of CO2
3 moles of C3H8 yields 3 × 3/1 = 9 moles of CO2
We obtain the number of moles of oxygen = 384.00 g/32 g/mol = 12 moles
So;
5 moles of oxygen yields 3 moles of CO2
12 moles of oxygen yields 12 × 3/5 = 7.2 moles of CO2
We can now decide on the limiting reactant to be C3H8
Therefore;
Mass of CO2 produced = 9 moles of CO2 × 44 g/mol = 396 g of CO2
Again;
1 moles of C3H8 yields 4 moles of water
3 moles of C3H8 yields 3 × 4/1 = 12 moles of water
Hence;
Mass of water = 12 moles of water × 18 g/mol = 216 g of water
In order to obtain the percentage yield from the reaction, we have;
b) Actual yield = 269.34 g
Theoretical yield = 396 g
Therefore;
% yield = actual yield/theoretical yield × 100/1
Substituting values
% yield = 269.34 g /396 g × 100
% yield = 68%
