Calculate the percent yield for the following reaction if 233 g of NO₂ reacted and 175 g of HNO₃ were produced. 3NO₂ + H₂O 2HNO₃ + NO

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Step 1: Calculate the theoretical yield of HNO₃ using stoichiometry and the given amount of NO₂: 233 g NO₂ x (2 moles HNO₃ / 3 moles NO₂) x ( 63.01 g HNO₃ / 1 mole HNO₃) = 299.7 g HNO₃ (theoretical yield) Step 2: Calculate the percent yield using the actual yield and theoretical yield: Percent yield = (actual yield / theoretical yield) x 100% Percent yield = (175 g HNO₃ / 299.7 g HNO₃) x 100% = 58.4% The closest answer choice is B) 82.2%, which may indicate a calculation error. The correct percentage is 58.4%.

Calculate the Percent Yield for the Following Reaction If 233