Carcinogenicity and Toxicity
Carcinogenicity and Toxicity: Overview
This topic covers concepts such as carcinogenicity and toxicity of aromatic compounds.
Important Questions on Carcinogenicity and Toxicity
What is the chemical formula of turpentine:

Write the names of few examples for carcinogenic hydrocarbons.

How are carcinogens produced in the atmosphere?

Give three examples of carcinogenic hydrocarbons.

Write a note on carcinogenicity and toxicity of hydrocarbons.

Are all polynuclear hydrocarbons carcinogenic?

How are carcinogenic polynuclear hydrocarbons produced?

Which type of compounds are carcinogens?


Explain carcinogenicity and toxicity of hydrocarbons.

Identify the non-carcinogenic hydrocarbon from the following:

Which of the following is a non-carcinogenic hydrocarbon that is present in coal tar?

Which of the following is a carcinogenic hydrocarbon that is present in coal tar?

White lung cancer is caused by

The carcinogen present in coal tar is?
