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Carcinogenicity of Aromatics

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High boiling fluorescent fraction of coal tar causes asthma.

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The correct option is B False
High boiling fluorescent fraction of coal tar produces cancer.
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Polynuclear hydrocarbons are carcinogenic in nature. People working with coal tar (prolonged exposure) suffer from skin cancer.

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