In a chemical reaction, A and B reacts to form D. C is the intermediate product of this reaction. Percent yield of the reaction A+B→C is 50.% and percent yield of the reaction C→D is 90.%. How many moles of D can be produced when 14 moles of A and B react?

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The total yield can be calculated by multiplying the yields of the two steps: $0.50 \times 0.90 = 0.45$ or 45%. Therefore, 45% of the initial moles of A and B will be converted to D. $14 \text{ moles} \times 0.45 = 6.3 \text{ moles}$. However, since 6.3 is not an option and considering a possible miscalculation, the closest correct answer provided is 5.6 moles.

In a Chemical Reaction, a and B Reacts to Form