The balanced equation for the extraction of tungsten from tungsten(VI) oxide is
2WO3+3C→2W+3CO2 2\text{WO}_3 + 3\text{C} \rightarrow 2\text{W} + 3\text{CO}_2 2WO3+3C→2W+3CO2Calculate the atom economy of this process to produce tungsten.
atom economy (%)=total formula mass of desired producttotal formula mass of all reactants or products×100 \text{atom economy (\%)} = \frac{\text{total formula mass of desired product}}{\text{total formula mass of all reactants or products}} \times 100 atom economy (%)=total formula mass of all reactants or productstotal formula mass of desired product×100Give your answer to 3 significant figures.
(relative atomic masses: C=12\text{C} = 12C=12, O=16\text{O} = 16O=16, W=184\text{W} = 184W=184)
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