Question

The atom economy obtained for green synthesis is in the range of _________

(a) 62-70%

(b) 72-82%

(c) 40-50%

(d) 90-100%

I have been asked this question in class test.

This intriguing question comes from Methods of Synthesis topic in division Green Chemistry of Applied Chemistry

Answer 1

Right answer is (b) 72-82%

To explain I would say: The atom economy obtained for green synthesis is in the range of 72-82%. If the reaction is rearrangement reaction then the % of atom economy is mostly 100%.