Maleic anhydride, C₄H₂O₃, can be produced by the oxidation of benzene (Study Question 141). It can also be produced from the oxidation of butene.

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

(b) If 1.02 kg of maleic anhydride is produced from exactly 1.00 kg of butene, what is the percent yield of the anhydride? What mass of the by-product H₂O is also produced?

Data given in Question 141

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.

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H₂C CH. CH₂ CH 3 +302 H H 0 0 0 + 3 H₂0