Chemistry · Uses, environmental effects of chloroform, iodoform, freons and DDT
Hydrocarbon PCB is called
Hydrocarbon PCB is called \( a s \)
- A. polychlorinated biphenyls
- B. polycalcium biphenyls
- C. polychlorinated bicarbonate
- D. none of the above
Step-by-step solution
PCB is a widely recognized acronym that stands for "polychlorinated biphenyls." These are synthetic organic compounds consisting of biphenyl molecules with multiple chlorine atoms attached. They are classified as chlorinated hydrocarbons and are known for their environmental persistence and toxicity.
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