Question

dichloromethane ch2 cl2 used as a solvent in the decaffeination of coffee beans is prepared by reaction of Methane ch4 with chlorine. How many grams of dichloromethane result from reaction of 1.85 kg of Methane if the yield is 43.1 %?

Answer 1

dichloromethane, CH2Cl2 is used to decaffeinate coffee beans and is prepared by reacting methane (CH4) with 2 moles of chlorine. a second product, hydrogen chloride, is also formed during this reaction. first write a balance equation for the formation of dichloromethane. next calculate how many gramsof chlorine are needed to react with 100.0 grams of methane. finally, calculate how many grams of dichloromethane are formed from 100.0 grams of methane, if present yield for the reaction is 80%.

Answer 2

this has 2 molecules