Question

The main objective of green chemistry is to

• A. Design chemical products and process that maximize profits.
• B. Design safer chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances.
• C. Design chemical products and processes that work most efficiently.
• D. Utilize non-renewable energy.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Design safer chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances.

The Principles of Green Chemistry
• It is better to reduce waste generation than to treat or clean up waste after it is generated.
• Wherever practically feasible, synthetic methodologies should be designed to use and generate substances that possess a little or no toxicity to humans and the environment.
• Chemical products should be designed to preserve efficacy of function while reducing toxicity.