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Green chemistry refers to reactions which_____

Options

  1. Areduce the use and production of hazardous chemicals
  2. Bstudy of the extremely slow reactions
  3. Care related to soil erosion
  4. DStudy of green leaves

Correct answer

A. reduce the use and production of hazardous chemicals

Step-by-step solution

Green chemistry is a way of thinking and is about utilising the existing knowledge and principles of chemistry and other sciences to reduce the adverse impact on environment. Green chemistry is a production process that would bring about minimum pollution or deterioration to the environment. Utilisation of existing knowledge base for reducing the chemical hazards along with the developmental activities is the foundation of green chemistry.

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