Chapter 3, Problem 3.57P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Overall percent yield for conversion of D to F via E that occurs via two successive reactions should be calculated.

Concept introduction: For two successive reactions the overall or net reaction yield is taken as product of yields of two reactions. Formula to express the overall yield is therefore written as follows:

  ${\text{η}}_{\text{DF}}={\text{η}}_{\text{DE}}\cdot {\text{η}}_{\text{EF}}$

Where,

• ${\text{η}}_{\text{DE}}$ispercent yield forconversion of D to E.
• ${\text{η}}_{\text{EF}}$ispercent yield forconversion of E to F.
• ${\text{η}}_{\text{DF}}$ispercent yield forconversion of D to F.