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12. The gaseous hydrocarbon acetylene, C2H2C2H2, used in welders’ torches, burns according to the following equation:
2C2H2(g)+5O2(g)→4CO2(g)+2H2O(g)
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What is the theoretical yield, in grams, of CO2CO2, if 26.6 gg of C2H2C2H2 completely reacts?
Express your answer with the appropriate units.
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If the actual yield in part a is 64.1 g of CO2CO2, what is the percent yield of CO2CO2 for the reaction?
Express your answer with the appropriate units.
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