The number and position of some groups have been found to influence the carcinogenic activity of polynuclear hydrocarbons. Which of the following groups are the above-mentioned groups?

- C H_{3}

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- O H

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- O C H_{3}

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is D All of the above
There is no general rule by which one can predict the carcinogenic activity of hydrocarbons or their derivatives. However the number and position of some groups such as $- C H_{3}, - O H, C N, - O C H_{3}$ etc have been found to influence the carcinogenic activity of polynuclear hydrocarbons.

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