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What are biodegradable detergents?

Important Questions on Biochemistry

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Trichloroacetaldehyde (CCl3CHO) reacts with chlorobenzene in the presence of sulphuric acid and produces
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If water contains dissolved calcium hydrogen carbonate, out of soaps and synthetic detergents which one will you use for cleaning clothes?  
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The extraction and processing of crude oil is essential for the global economy but can have a serious environmental impact. Discuss the role of biochemistry in hydrocarbon waste management and the remediation of accidental oil spills.

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Give some examples of the achievements of green chemistry.
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How are synthetic detergents better than soaps? 
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What do you mean by green chemistry? How will it help decrease environmental pollution?
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The following table summarises the differences between biodegradable and non-biodegradable pollutants. Pick out the wrong differences and select the correct answer.

  Biodegradable pollutants Non-Biodegradable pollutants
(i) These are the pollutants which can be easily degraded by microorganisms These are pollutants which cannot be degraded into harmless materials
(ii) These can be used to produce energy (through biogas) compost, manure, etc. These are difficult to manage as a natural method of degradation is absent
(iii) These usually do not enter biogeochemical cycles These become a part of rapid turnover in biogeochemical cycles
(iv) Examples: DDT, BHC, plastics, polyethylene, glass, etc. Examples: Sewage, garbage, animal waste, etc.
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Represent the union of two sets by Venn diagram for each of the following.

X={x | x is a prime number between 80 and 100}

Y={y | y is an odd number between 90 and 100}

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Label the hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts in the following compound.

CH3CH210CH2OSO3-Na+

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Name the enzyme helps in removing oil stains from clothes?

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Comment on the statement- Green chemistry is an alternative tool for reducing pollution.
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Explain the following term with suitable examples: Cationic detergents.
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What do you mean by host-guest complex indicate the host and the guest?
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Green chemistry deals with production and use of _____.
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Describe the bonding between the components of host–guest supramolecules.

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Following type of non-ionic detergents are present in liquid detergents, emulsifying agents and wetting agents. Label the hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts in the molecule. Identify the functional group(s) present in the molecule.
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In environmental research the concentration of pollutants in the air is often reported in molecules per cubic cm. The air in the Ruhr area of Germany contains 3.3 ng m-3 of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Determine the concentration of PCBs over the Ruhr area in molecules per cm3 if the average molecular mass of PCBs is 320 g mol-1