Adipic acid, C6H10O4 (M = 146.15), is prepared by the partial oxidation of cyclohexane, C6H12 (M = 84.16), according to the following balanced reaction: 2 C6H12(l) + 5 O2(g) → 2 C6H10O4(s) + 2 H2O(l)

Question

Adipic acid, C6H10O4 (M = 146.15), is prepared by the  partial oxidation of cyclohexane, C6H12 (M = 84.16), according to the following  balanced reaction:
2 C6H12(l) + 5 O2(g) → 2 C6H10O4(s) + 2 H2O(l)
A sample of  25.0 g cyclohexane reacts with excess oxygen to give 33.5 g of adipic acid. What is the yield of the reaction?

Accepted Answer

Correct answer: D.

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