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How can you apply green chemistry for the following ?
(a) To control photochemical smog.
(b) To avoid use of halogenated solvents in dryclening and that of chlorine in bleaching.
(c ) to reduce use of synthestic detergents.
(d) To reduce the consumption of petrol and diesel.

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(i) To study the role of Green Chemistry in controlling photochemical smog,
(ii) N/A
(iii) Soaps are better than detergents since they are biodegradable unlike detergents. Some soft detergents are also availble which are also biodegradable.
(iv) These days CNG (condensed natural gas) is commonly used in place of petrol and diesel. It causes less pollution problems.
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