16. GREEN CHEMISTRY AND NANOCHEMISTRY Textbook Solution

4. Answer the following

i. Explain any three principles of green chemistry.

Answer:-

  1. Prevention of Waste or By-products: Prioritizing waste prevention over post-creation cleanup and treatment.

  2. Atom Economy: Atom economy measures the proportion of atoms from starting materials that end up in the final useful products of a chemical process. High atom economy indicates efficient utilization of reactant atoms, resulting in minimal formation of unwanted byproducts and reduced waste disposal challenges.

  3. Less Hazardous Chemical Synthesis: The design of chemical reactions and synthesis routes should prioritize safety to minimize the generation of hazardous waste during chemical processes.

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