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What does PAH stand for in terms of organic chemistry?

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What does PAH stand for in terms of organic chemistry?

(a) Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons

(b) Polyethylene Acetic Hydride

(c) Polycyclic Acetic Hydrocarbons

(d) Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrides

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My doubt is from Air Pollution topic in chapter Air Pollution of Environmental Engineering

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Right option is (a) Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons

Easy explanation: Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons such as Benzo-(a)-pyrene, is a type of pollutant that is released from a burning cigarette.

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