Reaction Pathways and Atom Economy (VCE SSCE Chemistry): Flashcards

Series of steps transforming reactant to product

% of reactant atoms incorporated into desired product

(Molar mass of product / molar mass of reactants) × 100

(Actual yield / theoretical yield) × 100

Max product if limiting reactant reacts completely

Product of individual yields at each step

Reduced waste & lower raw material consumption

Conc. $H_{3}PO_{4}$ or $H_{2}SO_{4}$ with heat

Acetylsalicylic acid

Water