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A process for synthesizing acetaminophen (C8H9NO2), a pain reliever and a fever reducer,is
A process for synthesizing acetaminophen (C8H9NO2), a pain reliever and a fever reducer, is
based on the chemical reactions below. The numbers below each compound are the molar masses in g mol−
(1)
4 C6H5NO3
+
3 NaBH4
⟶
4 C6H7NO
+
3 NaBO2
+
2 H2O
139.11
37.83
109.13
65.80
18.02
(2)
C6H7NO
+
C4H6O3
⟶
C8H9NO2
+
C2H4O2
109.13
102.09
151.16
60.05
What is the percent atom economy (% AE) for the synthesis of C8H9NO2? Enter an answer accurate to three (3) significant figures.
Note: The molar mass is written in order for each compound.