Carcinogenicity And Toxicity
Chapter Name : Hydrocarbons |
Sub Topic Code : 102_11_13_06_01 |
Topic Name : Carcinogenicity And Toxicity |
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Sub Topic Name : Carcinogenicity And Toxicity |
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Introduction
An aromatic hydrocarbon or arene (or sometimes aryl hydrocarbon) is a hydrocarbon with alternating double and single bonds between carbon atoms forming rings.
Pre-Requisites:
Aromatic Hydrocarbon
Activity:
Vinegar.
Real Life Question:
What are aromatic hydrocarbons?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Benzene | Benzene is an organic chemical compound with the molecular formula C6H6. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Aromatic Hydrocarbon | An aromatic hydrocarbon or arene (or sometimes aryl hydrocarbon) is a hydrocarbon with alternating double and single bonds between carbon atoms forming rings. |
Real life uses :
Flavor.
Places to visit :
Pharmacy.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Pyridine | Pyridine is a basic heterocyclic organic compound with the chemical formula C5 H5 N. It is structurally related to benzene, with one methine group (=CH-) replaced by a nitrogen atom. |
What you learn in Theory:
One way of understanding the carcinogenic effects of benzene is by examining the products of biological oxidation.
What you learn in Practice:
Pure benzene, for example, oxidizes in the body to produce an epoxide, benzene oxide, which is not excreted readily and can interact with DNA to produce harmful mutations.