A meat preservation technique requires sodium nitrite. The preservative is prepared by streaming NO( g ) and O₂( g ) through Na₂CO₃( aq ) as seen in the reaction below . What is the percentage yield for this reaction if the addition of 12.73 g of NO( g ) , 16.49 g of O₂( g ) , and 35.82 g of Na₂CO₃( aq ) result in the formation of 16.81 g of NaNO₂.
NO( g ) + O₂( g ) + Na₂CO₃( aq ) → NaNO₂( aq ) + CO₂( g )

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The limiting reactant is NO, and the theoretical yield is 18.28 g of NaNO2. The percentage yield is (16.81 g / 18.28 g) * 100% = 57.43%.

A Meat Preservation Technique Requires Sodium Nitrite