question_answer 32)

  Which of the following practices will not come under green chemistry? (a) If possible/making use of soap made of vegetable oils instead of using synthetic detergents. (b) Using \[{{H}_{2}}{{O}_{2}}\] for bleaching purpose instead of using chlorine based bleaching agents. (c) Using bicycle for travelling small distances instead of using petrol/diesel based vehicles. (d) Using plastic cans for neatly storing substances.

Answer:

  (d) Water in lakes and rivers has been polluted by the use of plastic materials. The plastic materials are non-biodegradable.