Module 3 2019

Impurities in the RSM

➢ Reactions can be specific (single product from pure starting material) A → B ➢ However if A contains impurities A' and A'' that also react then A + A' + A'' → B + B' + B'' → C + C' + C'' etc ➢ For impurities in RSM that do not react A+ X + Y → B + (X + Y) ➢ Need ways of controlling unwanted products

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