Answer:
34.3 g
Explanation:
Step 1: Write the balanced equation
2 CH₃CH₂OH ⇒ CH₃CH₂OCH₂CH₃ + H₂O
Step 2: Calculate the moles corresponding to 50.0 g of CH₃CH₂OH
The molar mass of CH₃CH₂OH is 46.07 g/mol.
50.0 g × 1 mol/46.07 g = 1.09 mol
Step 3: Calculate the theoretical moles of CH₃CH₂OCH₂CH₃ produced
The molar ratio of CH₃CH₂OH to CH₃CH₂OCH₂CH₃ is 2:1. The moles of CH₃CH₂OCH₂CH₃ theoretically produced are 1/2 × 1.09 mol = 0.545 mol.
Step 4: Calculate the real moles of CH₃CH₂OCH₂CH₃ produced
The percent yield of the reaction is 85%.
0.545 mol × 85% = 0.463 mol
Step 5: Calculate the mass corresponding to 0.463 moles of CH₃CH₂OCH₂CH₃
The molar mass of CH₃CH₂OCH₂CH₃ is 74.12 g/mol.
0.463 mol × 74.12 g/mol = 34.3 g
