Part C HCN forms when synthetic fibers containing Orlon or Acrilan burn. Acrilan

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Part C HCN forms when synthetic fibers containing Orlon or Acrilan burn. Acrilan has an empirical formula of CH2CHCN, so HCN is 50.9% of the formula by mass. A rug in the laboratory measures 12.0 x 12.0ft and contains 30.0 oz of Acrilan fibers per square yard of carpet. If the rug burns, what mass of HCN will be generated in the room? Assume that the yield of HCN from the fibers is 20.0% and that the carpet is 44.0% consumed. Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units.

Explanation / Answer

Start with the area of the rug: 12.0 ft x 12.0 ft = 144. ft

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