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Chloroethene, C2H3Cl\text{C}_2\text{H}_3\text{Cl} , is the monomer used in the manufacture of polyvinyl chloride. It can be produced from 1,2-dichloroethane, C2H4Cl2\text{C}_2\text{H}_4\text{Cl}_2 , by the following reaction. C2H4Cl2→C2H3Cl+HCl\text{C}_2\text{H}_4\text{Cl}_2 \rightarrow \text{C}_2\text{H}_3\text{Cl} + \text{HCl} Calculate the atom economy for the reaction. Give your answer to 3 significant figures.

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