MHT CET202311 May 2023Evening ShiftChemistrySome Basic Concepts of ChemistryActual
What is the value of percent atom economy when an organic compound of formula weight 75 u is obtained from reactants having sum formula weight 225 u ?
Options
- A13.5
- B33.3
- C40.4
- D70.5
Correct answer
B. 33.3
Step-by-step solution
% atom economy = Formula weight of the desired product Sum of formula weight of all the reactants 100 used in the reaction % atom economy = 75 225 100=33.3