In a Grignard reaction, 1.4555 g phenyl bromide, 10. g carbon dioxide, 0.5734 g magnesium filings, and 30.2 mL of 6M HCl were used but  only 573 mg of benzoic acid were isolated after recrystallization? what was the percent yield for the overall process?  Give the answer to the nearest whole number please

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In a Grignard reaction, 1.4555 g phenyl bromide, 10. g carbon dioxide, 0.5734 g magnesium filings, and 30.2 mL of 6M HCl were used but  only 573 mg of benzoic acid were isolated after recrystallization? what was the percent yield for the overall process?  Give the answer to the nearest whole number please

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