Reaction Pathways and Atom Economy (VCE SSCE Chemistry): Quizzes
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What is a reaction pathway in organic chemistry?
What is a reaction pathway in organic chemistry?
A series of steps transforming reactants
Which reagent converts ethane to chloroethane?
Which reagent converts ethane to chloroethane?
under UV light
Which route is most efficient for making ethanol from ethene?
Which route is most efficient for making ethanol from ethene?
Direct hydration with catalyst
What does percentage yield measure?
What does percentage yield measure?
Efficiency of converting reactants
A 2-step synthesis has yields of 80% then 70%. What is the overall yield?
A 2-step synthesis has yields of 80% then 70%. What is the overall yield?
56%
What does atom economy measure?
What does atom economy measure?
% of reactant atoms in desired product
What is the atom economy for making ethanol from chloroethane?
What is the atom economy for making ethanol from chloroethane?
44.0%
Which is a benefit of high atom economy reactions?
Which is a benefit of high atom economy reactions?
Reduced waste disposal costs
How did Felix Hoffmann modify salicylic acid to make aspirin?
How did Felix Hoffmann modify salicylic acid to make aspirin?
Replaced hydroxyl group with ester group
Which factor must chemists consider when planning a synthesis?
Which factor must chemists consider when planning a synthesis?
Equilibrium position of reactions