Green chemistry refers to reactions which_____

Green chemistry refers to reactions which_____
  1. reduce the use and production of hazardous chemicals
  2. study of the extremely slow reactions
  3. are related to soil erosion
  4. Study of green leaves

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.

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2021 (19 Aug Shift 1)

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