Question

Benzene, is a common hydrocarbon and is used as a solvent and in fuel has been found to:

• A. deplete red blood cells
• B. cause cancer in mammals
• C. damage bone marrow.
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Benzene is a common hydrocarbon and is used as a solvent and in fuel. Benzene has been found to deplete red blood cells, cause cancer in mammals and damage bone marrow. Poly-nuclear aromatic compounds are hydrocarbons with two or more benzene molecules. They have been shown to cause cancer also.