The theoretical yield and percent yield

Balance the following chemical reaction:
Co(NO3)2 + _NH3(aq) + (NH4)2CO3 + H2O2 → [Co(NH3)4CO3]NO3 + _NH4NO3 +_H2O.
 What is the limiting reagent in the reaction?
 Calculate the theoretical yield and percent yield of [Co(NH3)4CO3]NO3 and [Co(NH3)5Cl]Cl2. Be sure to consider the significant figures involved in the weighing of the reactants. Comment on possible reasons as to why the percent yield is not exactly 100%.
 What is the purpose of each reagent in the reactions? Why was it used in the synthesis?
 Draw the most likely structures of Co(NO3)2▪6H2O, [Co(NH3)5Cl]Cl2, and [Co(NH3)4CO3]NO3. Name each of the compounds.
 How can you maximize the purity of each compound?
 Interpret the IR spectra and an assignment of peaks, comparing to known compounds
with similar functional groups and/or the spectra obtained from the literature.
o Reporting peaks to the nearest integer cm-1, not 0.01 cm-1 from peak finding.
o Each IR spectrum should have your name(s) and chemical formula.
o As the synthesis proceeded, compare the similarities and changes in each step of the synthesis.

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