Answer to Question #220855 in General Chemistry for CCC

Question

What is the theoretical yield of diethyl ether in grams from 2.30 g of ethanol?

Answer 1

Solution

According to the reaction

2C₂H₅OH$\implies$ (C₂H₅)₂O + H₂O

n(C₂H₅)₂O = $\frac{1}{2}$n C₂H₅OH

$\frac{1}{2} \times2.30g = 1.15g$

Theoretical yield= 1.15g