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Hydrocarbons

Hydrocarbons are organic compounds comprised exclusively of carbon and hydrogen. If the carbon atoms are linked together to form a straight or branched chain, the compound is an aliphatic. Aromatic compounds are characterised by carbon atoms being linked together in rings rather than in straight chains, such as benzene.

Respirable Suspended Particulates

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