MHT CET 2024 Chemistry question

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Which from following statements is NOT true according principles of green chemistry?

(A)It is good to use the technique of protection and deprotection of functional group in organic synthesisCorrect
(B)Use of chemicals derived from plant resource is better than crude oil.
(C)Use of biodegradable pesticides is advantageous
(D)Use of critical as solvent is better than organic solvents

Answer: (A)

Solution

One of the 12 principles of green chemistry is to reduce derivatives: unnecessary blocking, protection/deprotection and temporary modification of functional groups should be avoided because they need extra reagents and generate waste. So statement (A) is

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