Benzene, C₆H₆, is a common compound, and it can be oxidized to give maleic anhydride, C₄H₂O₃, which is used in turn to make other important compounds.

(a) What is the % atom economy for the synthesis of maleic anhydride from benzene by this reaction?

(b) If 972 g of maleic anhydride is produced from exactly 1.00 kg of benzene, what is the percent yield of the anhydride? What mass of the by-product CO₂ is also produced?

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H H C Н C. C Н Н Н + 9/2 02 Н H C 0 0 0 + 2 C02 + 2 H20