MHT CET202310 May 2023Morning ShiftChemistryEnvironmental ChemistryActual
Which among following statements is NOT true according to principles of green chemistry?
Options
- AIn a chemical synthesis the waste product should be zero or minimum.
- BGood atom economy means very few atoms of reactants are incorporated in the product.
- COnly small amounts of unwanted by products are formed.
- DUse of lindane is better than DDT.
Correct answer
B. Good atom economy means very few atoms of reactants are incorporated in the product.
Step-by-step solution
Good atom economy means most of the atoms of the reactants are incorporated in the desired products and only small amounts of unwanted byproducts are formed and hence lesser problems of waste disposal.