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Write one example of safer solvent and hazardous solvent.

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Write one example of safer solvent and hazardous solvent.

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Safer solvent: Water

Hazardous solvent: Dichloromethane

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Chapter 16: Green Chemistry and Nanochemistry - Short Answer Questions (Type-I)

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SCERT Maharashtra Chemistry [English] Standard 12 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 16 Green Chemistry and Nanochemistry
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