1.2 g of n-pentanol is combined with 1.5 g of sodium fluoride and 4.5 g of sulfuric acid. The product of the reaction is pentyl fluoride. In this process, 0.8 g of product is produced. OH NaF + H₂SO4 a) % yield b) % selectivity for pentyl fluoride c) Amount of waste generated d) atom economy + NaHSO4 + H₂O

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1.2 g of n-pentanol is combined with 1.5 g of sodium fluoride and 4.5 g of sulfuric acid.
The product of the reaction is pentyl fluoride. In this process, 0.8 g of product is
produced.
OH
NaF + H₂SO4
a) % yield
b) % selectivity for pentyl fluoride
c) Amount of waste generated
d) atom economy
+ NaHSO4 + H₂O
Transcribed Image Text:1.2 g of n-pentanol is combined with 1.5 g of sodium fluoride and 4.5 g of sulfuric acid. The product of the reaction is pentyl fluoride. In this process, 0.8 g of product is produced. OH NaF + H₂SO4 a) % yield b) % selectivity for pentyl fluoride c) Amount of waste generated d) atom economy + NaHSO4 + H₂O
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