Ethyl alcohol is prepared industrially by the reaction of ethylene, C2H4, with water.
What is the percent yield of the reaction if 4.8 g of ethylene gives 4.7 g of ethyl alcohol?
C2H4Ethylene(g)+H2O(l)→C2H6OEthylalcohol(l)
Express your answer using two significant figures.
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