M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
Second Semester
Chemistry
Elective — GREEN CHEMISTRY
(CBCS 2014 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all questions.
1. Green chemistry is sustainable chemistry" Explain the
statement.
2. Name any two compounds used in green washing.
3. What are the business benefits for the Green Chemistry?
4. Mention the history of Green Chemistry.
5. Give the benefits of microwave heating.
6. What are the advantages of microwave exposures?
7. Name any two starting materials used in the green
synthesis.
8. How are the solvents chosen in green synthesis?
9. Give the health impacts of manganese.
10. Mention the adverse effects of mercury.
Sub. Code
4MCH2E3
AFF-4885
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Wss
Part B x 5 25)
Answer all questions, choosing either or
11. Write a comparative statement on green chemistry
and synthetic chemistry.
Or
Explain the preventive methods of pollution.
12. Give a detailed list of international organizations
promoting green chemistry.
Or
Write a note on inception of green chemistry.
13. Explain the green synthesis of solvent free ester
saponification.
Or
Discuss any two microwave assisted reactions in
water.
14. Explain ultra sound assisted reduction reactions in
green synthesis.
Or
Explain a green route of synthersizing adipic acid.
15. Discuss how the health and environment are
affected by heavy metals.
Or
Mention the health impacts of Cobalt and nickel.
AFF-4885
3
Wss
Part C x 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
16. List out the environmental protection laws an their
challenges.
Write a note on Green cleaning.
17. Give a detailed account on twelve principles of green
chemistry.
18. Describe the principles involved in microwave
associated synthesis.
Discuss the adverse effect of micro wave exposure
on reaction mixture.
19. How are the following chosen in green synthesis?
Catalyst
Reagents.
Explain how the principle of green chemistry
involved in green synthesis.
20. Write a note on environmental toxins.
Discuss the method of removing arsenic from water.

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