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Friday 1 April 2016

HOW TO CALCULATE THE YIELD OF A REACTION



HOW TO CALCULATE THE YIELD OF A REACTION



In chemistry, especially in organic chemistry, it is very important to calculate the yield of any reaction. It is reported in percentage. The percent yield of a reaction is an indication of the feasibility of reaction, reactivity and compatibility of the reactants, solvents, and reagents used in the reaction, and validity of the methodology employed in the reaction. This is the reason why scientists talk big about the high yields of products in their synthetic accomplishments. Percent yield is calculated from the following simple equation: