JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3mc042
5.4g of aluminium reacts with excess chlorine, 2Al+3ClX22AlClX3, and 20.0g of AlClX3 is actually isolated (Al = 27, Cl = 35.5). The percentage yield is:
A74.9%
B25.1%
C37.5%
D370.4%
Answer: A
n(Al)=5.4/27=0.20 mol, so theoretical AlClX3=0.20×133.5=26.70 g. Yield =20.0/26.70×100=74.9%.