A pharmaceutical manufacturer is comparing two synthetic routes for the industrial production of a new cardiovascular medication. To determine the most efficient and sustainable process, the engineers have already calculated and compared the atom economy, the percentage yield, the toxicity of the solvents used, and the raw material costs.
State one other factor (not already molecularly or economically mentioned) that must be considered when selecting the preferred industrial pathway.
Practise Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Quantitative analysis with exam-style questions for Foundation and Higher tier. 100 questions, matched to the Edexcel GCSE Chemistry (1CH0) specification and written in Paper 1 and Paper 2 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.