Can anyone do 19 ?!
I believe you were able to do part (a) and (b) yourself.
19.(c)
Higher atom economy : Method using ethene.
This is because during this reaction no other products which would lead to loss of atoms are formed. The reaction with
ethane however will also form white vapour of
HCl which is lost to the surroundings. In other words there is loss of one atom of chlorine and one hydrogen atom.
Higher percentage yield : Method using ethene again.
This is because HCl which is used as reagent in this process is a polar molecule which will immediately cause the reaction to take place. The reaction involving ethane however is
free radical reaction and will depend on the
probability that the Cl-Cl bond (Cl
2 is reagent) is broken.
Moreover if you find the Mr of ethane and ethene, that of ethane is greater by 2 units. So the theoretical yield will be
greater for ethene.
Theoretical yield = Mass of product / Mass of reactant x 100However, here we are asked about the % yield which is give by :
actual yield / theoretical yield x 100.
But we have not been given the actual yield. So I can't say this for sure.
NOTE : For the yield, am not sure about it. This is
my theory. So I'll recommend to consult your teacher.