Green chemistry is the design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use or generation of hazardous substances. It focuses on pollution prevention at the source by modifying chemical synthesis methods to be safer, more efficient, and environmentally benign.
By green chemistry, we mean
Asked in MPSC CS Prelims 2019 · Topic: Inorganic Chemistry (Catalysis by Inorganic Compounds)
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Answer: D. The use of non-toxic reagents and solvents to produce environmentally-friendly products
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