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devilkidjin
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does polychlorinated biphenyl have any hydrogen ?
if is contains 10 chlorines and 12 carbons
if is contains 10 chlorines and 12 carbons
Does polychlorinated biphenyl have any hydrogen?
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SUMMARY
Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) does not contain hydrogen atoms. In the specific case discussed, the compound consists of 10 chlorine atoms and 12 carbon atoms. The participant clarified their understanding after initially questioning the hydrogen content, confirming the absence of hydrogen in the molecular structure of PCBs.
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