The mass of benzanilide obtained from the benzoylation reaction of aniline is
Q. The mass of benzanilide obtained from the benzoylation reaction of 5.8 g of aniline, if yield of product is 82%, is _____ g (nearest integer).

(Given molar mass in gmol−1 H : 1, C : 12, N : 14, O : 16)
Correct Answer: 10

Explanation

In benzoylation reaction, one mole of aniline produces one mole of benzanilide. Hence, the molar ratio of aniline to benzanilide is 1 : 1.

Molar mass of aniline (C6H5NH2):

6 × 12 + 7 × 1 + 14 = 93 g mol−1

Number of moles of aniline taken:

5.8 ÷ 93 = 0.0624 mol

Molar mass of benzanilide (C6H5NHCOC6H5):

13 × 12 + 11 × 1 + 14 + 16 = 197 g mol−1

Theoretical mass of benzanilide formed:

0.0624 × 197 = 12.29 g

Given percentage yield is 82%, so actual mass obtained:

(82 ÷ 100) × 12.29 = 10.07 g

Nearest integer value of the mass of benzanilide obtained is 10 g.

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