A reaction with an unknown theoretical yield was carried out and the amount of product obtained was a third of the theoretical yield. What is the percent yield?

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The percent yield is calculated as (actual yield/theoretical yield) * 100. If the actual yield is a third of the theoretical yield, then the percent yield is (1/3) * 100 = 33.3%.

A Reaction with an Unknown Theoretical Yield Was Carried Out