1.2.8

Atom Economy

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Reaction Pathways

Reaction pathways (ways reactions happen) with high atom economies (% of useful products made) are good for two reasons:

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Cost

  • Using the smallest possible amount of reactants saves money.
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Waste

  • A higher atom economy means that less waste is produced.

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6.1Optical Isomerism (A2 Only)

6.2Aldehydes & Ketones (A2 Only)

6.3Carboxylic Acids & Esters (A2 Only)

6.4Aromatic Chemistry (A2 Only)

6.5Amines (A2 Only)

6.6Polymers (A2 Only)

6.7Biological Organic (A2 Only)

6.8Organic Synthesis (A2 Only)

6.9NMR Spectroscopy (A2 Only)

6.10Chromatography (A2 Only)

6.11A-A* (AO3/4) - Organic 2

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