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Benzene is a common product of coal distillation, and the burning of crude oil and gas for fuel which has many toxic effects, for example as mentioned above, a carcinogen. It has many other health impacts like damage to CNS and also bone marrow. |
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Aromatic rings (also known as [[arenes|arenes]] or [[Aromatic|aromatic]] [[Compound|compounds]]) are [[Hydrocarbons|hydrocarbons]] which contain [[Benzene|benzene]], or another type of related structure. Benzene, C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>6</sub>, is often represented as a ring of six [[Carbon|carbon]] [[Atom|atoms]], containing alternating [[Single bonds|single]] and [[Double bonds|double bonds]]. Benzene is a colourless, odourless liquid that is often associated with carcinogenic properties. | |||
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Aromatic rings (also known as arenes or aromatic compounds) are hydrocarbons which contain benzene, or another type of related structure. Benzene, C6H6, is often represented as a ring of six carbon atoms, containing alternating single and double bonds. Benzene is a colourless, odourless liquid that is often associated with carcinogenic properties.