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:
