The reaction of lithium aluminum hydride with acetone to produce isopropyl alcohol is shown below. LIAIH 4 Lithium Aluminum Hydride Molecular Weight: 37.95 4 Acetone Chemical Formula: C3H6O Molecular Weight: 58.08 H₂O 4 OH IsoPropyl Alcohol Chemical Formula: C3H₂O 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.

The reaction of lithium aluminum hydride with acetone to produce isopropyl alcohol is shown below. LIAIH 4 Lithium Aluminum Hydride Molecular Weight: 37.95 4 Acetone Chemical Formula: C3H6O Molecular Weight: 58.08 H₂O 4 OH IsoPropyl Alcohol Chemical Formula: C3H₂O 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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