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JEE Main 201610 AprilOnline
Exam
JEE Main
Year
2016
Date
10 April
Mode
Online
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
Environmental Chemistry

JEE Main 2016 · 10 April · Online · Chemistry · Environmental Chemistry

Which one of the following substances used in dry cleaning is a...

Which one of the following substances used in dry cleaning is a better strategy to control environmental pollution?

Options

  1. ASulphur dioxide
  2. BCarbon dioxide
  3. CNitrogen dioxide
  4. DTetrachloroethylene

Correct answer

B. Carbon dioxide

Step-by-step solution

CO2{CO}_{2} is used in dry cleaning is a better strategy to control environmental pollution. Liquid carbon dioxide is better to replace conventional halogenated solvents which are potentially carcinogenic. These detergents are developed in a way that one end of the molecule is soluble in non-polar substances like grease, oil stains and the other end dissolves in liquid carbon dioxide.

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