The Synthesis of a Certain Drug Requires Three Steps

question 40

Multiple Choice

The synthesis of a certain drug requires three steps. The percent yield for the steps are 95.2%, 91.4%, and 93.8%, respectively. What is the overall percent yield?

• A) 81.6%
• B) 87.0%
• C) 89.3%
• D) 91.4%

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