Which of the following is a green alternative for dry cleaning solvents?

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Tetrachloroethene (perchloroethylene) was traditionally used as a solvent for dry cleaning. However, it contaminates groundwater and is a suspected carcinogen. To minimize environmental pollution and health hazards, green chemistry principles have led to the replacement of halogenated solvents with liquefied or supercritical CO _2 along with a suitable detergent. Using supercritical CO _2 is a greener alternative as it is non-toxic, non-flammable, and does not contaminate groundwater.

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