Question

Current commercial method for producing ibuprofen is a stunning application of Green chemistry because ______ .

• A. ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory drug and has various applications
• B. the previous method required large amounts of solvents and generated large wastes compared to the current method
• C. it has very important medicinal value
• D. this compound has very less side effects after usage

Answer 1

The correct option is B the previous method required large amounts of solvents and generated large wastes compared to the current method

The current commercial method for producing ibuprofen is a stunning application of green chemistry. Conventional methods of ibuprofen production requires six steps, hence, used large amounts of solvents and generated large amount of wastes. Current methods of ibuprofen production has just three steps and minimal waste, and is an application of Green chemistry.