Hexamethylenediamine (C6H16N2) is one of the starting materials for the production of nylon. It can be prepared from adipic acid (C6H10O4) by the following overall reaction:

C6H10O4(l) + 2 NH3(g) + 4 H2(g) --> C6H16N2(l) + 4 H2O(l). Click here to see the production of nylon.

What is the percent yield if 89.84 g hexamethylenediamine is made from 198.2 g adipic acid? % Submit