A student reacts benzene, C6H6, with bromine, Br2, to prepare bromobenzene, C6H5Br, and HBr.
C6H6 + Br2 --> C6H5Br + HBr
What is the theoretical yield of bromobenzene in this reaction when 0.23 moles of benzene reacts with 0.48 moles of bromine? moles Provide an answer in 2 significant figures.
Which chemical is the limiting reactant?
If the actual yield of bromobenzene was 0.11 moles, what was the percent yield? % Provide an answer in 3 significant figures.