5. (a) What do you mean by 'atom economy' of a reaction? How does it differ from E-factor? Calculate atom economy for the following reactions : A Cao + CO desired product ti) CaCO3 HO он conc. H2SO4 (i) 0 °C OEt ČH3

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5. (a) What do you mean by 'atom economy' of
a reaction? How does it differ from
E-factor? Calculate atom economy for
the following reactions :
A
Cao + CO,
desired product
ti)
CACO3-
HO
HO
conc. H2SO4
(i)
O °C
OEt
ČH3
Transcribed Image Text:5. (a) What do you mean by 'atom economy' of a reaction? How does it differ from E-factor? Calculate atom economy for the following reactions : A Cao + CO, desired product ti) CACO3- HO HO conc. H2SO4 (i) O °C OEt ČH3
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