WM: Atom Economy Flashcards
1
Q
What kind of reactions have the highest atom economy?
A
Rearrangement
Addition
2
Q
What’s the equation?
A
Mr of desired product / sum of all Mr’s of products
X100
3
Q
What reaction types have a medium atom economy?
A
Substitution
Condensation
4
Q
Which reaction type has the lowest atom economy?
A
Elimination