Question

5. DDT is an insecticide banned by the U.S Government because it is a hazard to fish, birds, and humans. 710 g of DDT is actually isolated in the reaction. the theoretical yield for this reaction was calculated to be 725 g. what is the percent yield for this reaction?

Answer 1

percent yield = [actual yield/theoretical yield]*100
Remember this equation. It will work all the percent yield problems you have.