Chemistry for Changing Times
Chemistry for Changing Times
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ISBN: 9780134212777
Author: John W. Hill; Terry W. McCreary
Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
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Interpretation: Explanation should be provided for all aromatic compounds are carcinogens and should be banned.

Concept introduction: With the rapid development of industrialization, fossil fuels are being burned giving out unburnt aromatic compounds. The aromatic compounds are emitted out in the form of smoke causing risks to human health. These compounds are mostly benzo [a] pyrene and are carcinogenic. It mainly affects those working in the oil processing sectors where polycyclic hydrocarbons are emitted. These polycyclic hydrocarbons interact with enzymes in body producing epoxides that react with DNA and produce mutations. It is believed that mutations to metabolites damage chromosomes and play important role in carcinogenesis.

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