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Unit 4: Organic Chemistry and Chemical Synthesis
Quick questions on Green chemistry principles: WACE Year 12 Chemistry
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What are the guiding principles?Show answer
The principles relevant at WACE level can be grouped as follows:
What is evaluating a synthesis?Show answer
To evaluate a synthesis against green chemistry you consider several questions together: How much waste is produced (atom economy and by-products)? Are the solvents and reagents safe and recoverable? Is the feedstock renewable? Does it use a catalyst?
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