Question

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Answer 1

The theoretical yield of NaCl : 15 mol

Further explanation

Given

15 mol Na

15 mol Cl₂

Required

The theoretical yield of NaCl

Solution

Reaction

2Na + Cl₂ ⇒ 2NaCl

A theoretical yield is the amount of product that you calculate from the reaction equation according to the product and reactant coefficients

Find limiting reactant (mol : coefficient) :

Na = 15 : 2 = 7.5

Cl₂ = 15 : 1 = 15

The limiting reactant = Na(smaller ratio)

Mol of NaCl based on mol Na as limiting reactant.

From the equation, mol ratio of Na : NaCl = 2 : 2, so mol NaCl = 15 mol