A percentage yield less than 100% is often obtained in a reaction. What is(are)the reason for obtaining less than theoretically predicted?

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All of the choices listed are common reasons for obtaining a percentage yield less than 100% in a reaction. Side reactions can consume reactants, poor laboratory technique can lead to loss of product, and incomplete reactions mean not all reactants are converted to the intended product.

A Percentage Yield Less Than 100% Is Often Obtained in a Reaction