Question

Which from following chemical activities does NOT exhibit good atom economy according to the principles of green chemistry?

• A. Formation of Grignard reagent.
• B. Action of HX on alkene to form alkylhalide.
• C. Action of thionyl chloride on ethanol to form ethyl chloride.
• D. Formation of cyclohexanol from phenol by catalytic hydrogenation.

Hint:

Rule: More by-products $\rightarrow$ Lower atom economy

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C