Question

Which among the following statements is against to the principles of green chemistry?

• A. Use of biodegradable polymers help to clean the environment.
• B. Use of renewable resources ensures the sharing of resources by future generation.
• C. Unnecessary derivatization should be minimized.
• D. Protecting and deprotecting functional groups in organic reactions reduces the number of steps.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Protecting and deprotecting functional groups in organic reactions reduces the number of steps.

Answer 2

Protecting and deprotecting functional groups typically involve additional steps in organic reactions. These steps often require the use of additional reagents, solvents, and energy, leading to increased waste generation and environmental impact.
Therefore, this statement goes against the principle of efficiency and minimizing unnecessary steps, making it contrary to the principles of green chemistry.
So, the correct option is (D) Protecting and deprotecting functional groups in organic reactions reduces the number of steps.