Question

Ethylene (C2H4) reacts with hydrogen chloride (HCl) forming ethyl chloride (C2H5Cl). Calculate the theoretical yield if the starting quantity is 15g for each reactant. Balanced Equation: C2H4 + HCl → C2H5Cl

Answer 1

34.55 g

Explanation:

Balanced reaction:

C₂H₄ + HCl → C₂H₅Cl

28 g of C₂H₄ → 64.51 g

15 g → x g

x = 15 × 64.51/28

  =  34.55 g