Atom economy is
A. the calculation of the number of atoms conserved in the desired product rather than in waste.
B. counting the atoms in the starting material and product.
C. having green by-products.
D. having green starting materials.
Answer:A
Atom economy is
A. the calculation of the number of atoms conserved in the desired product rather than in waste. B. counting the atoms in the starting material and product. C. having green by-products. D. having green starting materials.