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Will use of liquefied carbon dioxide with detergent be completely safe from the point of view of pollution? Explain.

Options

  1. AYes, because carbon dioxide is a natural and non-polluting substance.
  2. BNo, because most of the detergents are non-biodegradable and they cause water pollution. Moreover, liquefied C
  3. CYes, because the use of liquefied carbon dioxide eliminates the need for other polluting chemicals in detergen
  4. DNo, because liquefied carbon dioxide cannot contaminate groundwater when used in conjunction with detergents.

Correct answer

B. No, because most of the detergents are non-biodegradable and they cause water pollution. Moreover, liquefied C

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (B) No, because most of the detergents are non-biodegradable and they cause water pollution. Moreover, liquefied CO 2 will ultimately enter the atmosphere and contributed to the greenhouse effect.

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