Missvici101 Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Hello, I need to calculate the yield % of [(Ph)3PH]2[CoCl4] The actual yield is 2.715g My issue is with the theoretical yield, here is how I did it: I'm following this reaction that was given in the explanations of my homework; (C6H5)3P + HCl => (C6H5)3PH+ + Cl- Molar mass of (C6H5)3P: 262.29 g/mol Molar mass of (C6H5)3PH+: 263.30 g/mol Mass of Triphenylphosphine measured: 1.062 g n(triphenylphosphine)=m(triphenylphosphine)/M(triphenylphosphine) =1.062g/(262.29 g/mol)=4.049×10-3 mol Molar mass of [(Ph)3PH]2[CoCl4] : 727.33 g/mol Since there are 2 molecules of (Ph)3PH in the [(Ph)3PH]2[CoCl4], the n(triphenylphosphine) needs to be divided by 2. n([(Ph)3PH]2[CoCl4])=n(triphenylphosphine)/2=2.025×10-3 mol m[(Ph)3PH]2[CoCl4] =n[(Ph)3PH]2[CoCl4] ×M[(Ph)3PH]2[CoCl4] m[(Ph)3PH]2[CoCl4] =(2.025x10-3 mol)×(727.33 g⁄mol) m[(Ph)3PH]2[CoCl4] =1.479 g = Theoretical yield You see, my theoretical yield is smaller than my actual yield. If someone sees my mistake, please let me know. Thank you, MV101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabcockHall Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 It would help the clarity of your question if you defined n, m, and M clearly and unambiguously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missvici101 Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 n is the # of moles. m is the mass of the measured samples M is the Molar mass of the comound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabcockHall Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 So far, I have not found an error. I did see one thing that bothered me a bit, and it could be a clue. It is difficult to see how the protonated form of a phosphine could be a ligand to the metal ion. The unprotonated form would be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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