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Why is the actual yield of a reaction often not equal to the theoretical yield?
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Theoretical yield is the maximum amount of product that can be produced from a reaction under perfect conditions, calculated from the balanced chemical equation. Actual yield, on the other hand, is the amount of product that is actually obtained from a reaction. Show more…
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