Which among following statements is NOT a principle of green chemistry?

Which among following statements is NOT a principle of green chemistry?
  1. Effluents of one industry can be used as coolant for thermal power stations.
  2. To develop technology for zero waste.
  3. To give priority for prevention of waste.
  4. It aims to dump waste product formed in one system instead to use as raw material for other system.

Solution

The principles of green chemistry focus on minimizing waste and promoting sustainability by reusing and recycling materials wherever possible. Dumping waste products contradicts these principles, as green chemistry emphasizes: Prevention of waste rather than managing it after formation. Utilization of waste as a resource or raw material for other systems. Sustainability and eco-friendly approaches in industrial processes. Option (4) is incorrect because it advocates for dumping waste, which goes against the foundational ideas of green chemistry.

Asked in: MHT CET 2022 (06 Aug Shift 1)

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