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QJEEM21Chf29f: JEE Main 2021 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM21Chf29f Solution: Green chemistry in day-to-day life is in the use of :

Green chemistry in day-to-day life is in the use of :

Multiple Choice Options

  • A Chlorine for bleaching of paper
  • B Large amount of water alone for washing clothes
  • C Tetrachloroethene for laundry
  • D Liquified CO2 for dry cleaning of clothes

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

Liquified CO2 for dry cleaning of clothes is in the use of green chemistry in day-to-day life.

Chlorine gas was used earlier for bleaching paper. Now a days, hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) with suitable catalyst are used. Earlier solvents like tetrachloroethylene were used in dry cleaning of clothes but they pollute the ground water and are carcinogenic.

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