Several metrics are used to quantify reaction efficiency in catalysis:
- Turnover Frequency (TOF): Measures the number of reactant molecules converted per active site per unit time. - Turnover Number (TON): The total number of reactant molecules converted by a single active site before it becomes inactive. - Yield: The amount of desired product formed relative to the total possible amount. - Selectivity: The proportion of the desired product relative to all products formed.
