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MHT CET · Chemistry · Environmental Chemistry

What is the percentage atom economy when formula weight of product obtained is 70 u and the sum of formula weight of reactant is 140 u ?

  1. A \(30 \%\)
  2. B \(35 \%\)
  3. C \(50 \%\)
  4. D \(75 \%\)
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(C) \(50 \%\)

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\(\% \text { atom economy}\)
\(=\frac{\text {Formula weight of the desired product}}{\text {Sum of formula weight of all the}}\) \(\times 100\)
\(\text {reactants used in the reaction}\)
\(=\frac{70 \mathrm{u}}{140 \mathrm{u}} \times 100=50 \%\)