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The reaction of lithium aluminum hydride with acetone to produce isopropyl alcohol is shown below.
LIAIH4
Lithium Aluminum Hydride
Molecular Weight: 37.95
4
Acetone
Chemical Formula: C3H6O
Molecular Weight: 58.08
H₂O
4
OH
IsoPropyl Alcohol
Chemical Formula: C3H8O
Molecular Weight: 60.10
Based on this reaction determine the theoretical yield of isopropyl alcohol given 55.42 grams of lithium
aluminum hydride and an excess of acetone.
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Transcribed Image Text:The reaction of lithium aluminum hydride with acetone to produce isopropyl alcohol is shown below. LIAIH4 Lithium Aluminum Hydride Molecular Weight: 37.95 4 Acetone Chemical Formula: C3H6O Molecular Weight: 58.08 H₂O 4 OH IsoPropyl Alcohol Chemical Formula: C3H8O Molecular Weight: 60.10 Based on this reaction determine the theoretical yield of isopropyl alcohol given 55.42 grams of lithium aluminum hydride and an excess of acetone.
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