True or False: Deep eutectic solvents (DES) are mixtures of hydrogen bond donors and acceptors with melting points lower than individual components.
- True
- False
Answer: True
DES: cheap, biodegradable, tunable solvents for extraction, catalysis, electrochemistry. Alternative to volatile organic solvents; aligns with green chemistry. Research ongoing in Indian institutions for biomass processing. [[NCERT Chemistry Class 12]]