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Green chemistry in day–to–day life is in the use of:

A

Large amount of water alone for washing clothes

B

Liquified `CO_2` for dry cleaning of clothes

C

Chlorine for bleaching of paper

D

Tetrachloroethene for laundry

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The correct Answer is:
B

`C Cl_2 = C Cl_2` was earlier used as solvent for dry cleaning agent but it is carcinogen. So liquid `CO_2` is used.
Replacement of halogenated solvent by liquid `CO_2` will result in less harm to ground water.
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