For the reaction shown, compute the theoretical yield of the product (in moles) for each of the following.

Question

Ti 2Cl2 >>> TiCl4

A. 8mol Ti, 8 mol Cl2

B. 7 mol Ti, 17 mol Cl2

C. 12.2 mol Ti, 18.8 mol Cl2

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Answer 1

Since your string of symbols does not differentiate, I am going to assume you meant Ti +2Cl2 => TiCl4

One mole of titanium reacts with 2 moles of chlorine gas Cl2 to give one mole of titanium tetrachloride.

A. Cl2 is limiting and you can only get 4 moles of TiCl4

B. There is an XS of Cl2, but the TI runs out at 7 moles to give 7 moles of TiCl4.

C. 18.8 moles of Cl2 can consume, 9.4 moles of Ti - but there is an XS of Ti, so only 9.4 moles of TiCl4 can be produced.