Hydrogenation of this molecule creates a cyclic precursor in nylon production. For 10 points each:
[10e] Name this simplest aromatic hydrocarbon that is a known carcinogen. Found in petroleum, this molecule’s chemical formula is C6H6.
ANSWER: benzene
[10h] These benzene derivatives are often grouped under a “total” measurement in water quality monitoring. This molecule consists of three structural isomers of di-methylated benzene.
ANSWER: xylenes
[10m] Benzene and xylene environmental toxicity benchmarking is established using this coefficient applied to the target lipid model. This specific coefficient uses an organic phase as a surrogate for organisms to measure uptake.
ANSWER: octanol-water partition coefficient
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