Answer to Question #216433 in Organic Chemistry for lole

Question

Benzo[a]pyrene (B[a]P) is considered to be the most dangerous polycyclic hydrocarbon. Explain.

Answer 1

Long-term health effects of exposure to PAHs may include cataracts, kidney and liver damage, and jaundice. Repeated skin contact to the PAH naphthalene can result in redness and inflammation of the skin. Breathing or swallowing large amounts of naphthalene can cause the breakdown of red blood cells.