Consider the chemical reaction, H₂CO₃ → H₂O + CO₂. Here, the percent yield is calculated to be 60%. Calculate the amount of H₂CO₃ needed to produce 56.00 g CO₂ (Molar masses: H₂CO₃ = 62.03 g; H₂O = 18.015 g; CO₂ = 44.00 g).

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To produce 56.00 g of CO2 with a 60% yield, calculate the theoretical yield first: 56.00 g / 0.60 = 93.33 g CO2. Convert this to moles: 93.33 g / 44.00 g/mol = 2.12 mol CO2. Since the reaction is 1:1, 2.12 mol H2CO3 is needed. Convert to grams: 2.12 mol * 62.03 g/mol = 131.58 g H2CO3.

Consider the Chemical Reaction, H2CO3 → H2O + CO2

Consider the Chemical Reaction, H₂CO₃ → H₂O + CO₂