Question

What does Green Chemistry in terms of environment mean?

• A. Greenhouse effect
• B. Reaction related to depletion of ozone layer
• C. Photosynthetic reactions in plants
• D. Reduction in the use and production of hazardous chemicals

Answer 1

The correct option is D Reduction in the use and production of hazardous chemicals

Green chemistry is also known as environmentally sustainable chemistry.

Perhaps, the most widely accepted definition of green chemistry is the one offered by chemists Paul Anastas and John Warner, who defined green chemistry as the design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances.

Hence, option (d) is correct.