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the hydrogen used to make ammonia is made by the reaction of methane with steam. show that the atom economy for this reaction is 17.6%

H=1
C=12
O=16

CH4 + H20 = 3H2 + CO
Reply 1
Total Mr of Hydrogen produced is 6.
Total Mr of all products is 34 (6+12+16)
6/34 x 100 = 17.6

Atom economy = Mr of desired products/Mr of all products

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