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  2. Clar's rule - Wikipedia

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    As a result, while anthracene reacts with maleic acid, phenanthrene does not, and triphenylene is the most stable species of these three. [ 1 ] Three Clar structures with an increasing number of π-sextets: anthracene (on the left), phenanthrene (in the middle), and triphenylene (on the right).

  3. Phenanthrene - Wikipedia

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    Phenanthrene is used to make dyes, plastics, pesticides, explosives, and drugs. It has also been used to make bile acids, cholesterol and steroids. [3] Phenanthrene occurs naturally and also is a man-made chemical. Commonly, humans are exposed to phenanthrene through inhalation of cigarette smoke, but there are many routes of exposure.

  4. Anthracene - Wikipedia

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    Anthracene is a solid polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) of formula C 14 H 10, consisting of three fused benzene rings. It is a component of coal tar. Anthracene is used in the production of the red dye alizarin and other dyes. Anthracene is colorless but exhibits a blue (400–500 nm peak) fluorescence under ultraviolet radiation. [13]

  5. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon - Wikipedia

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    A Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) is a class of organic compounds that is composed of multiple aromatic rings.Most are produced by the incomplete combustion of organic matter— by engine exhaust fumes, tobacco, incinerators, in roasted meats and cereals, [1] or when biomass burns at lower temperatures as in forest fires.

  6. Peripheral chemoreceptor - Wikipedia

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    These polymodal sensors respond to variations in a number of blood properties, including low oxygen , high carbon dioxide (hypercapnia), and low glucose (hypoglycemia). [4] Hypoxia and hypercapnia are the most heavily studied and understood conditions detected by the peripheral chemoreceptors.

  7. Unraveling the Mysteries: Why Are Reindeer Called Reindeer? - AOL

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    Reindeer, Rangifer tarandus, are familiar hoofed animals that live in cold climates near the North Pole. In many societies, children learn about reindeer from a very early age. This is true even ...

  8. 6 former Florida State players file lawsuit against coach ...

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    None of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit is currently on the team. The eligibility of Green and Nickelberry expired after last season. The four others all transferred, many or all of them because ...

  9. 21 Easy High-Protein Dinners for Winter in Three Steps or Less

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    A layer of pistachios combined with panko breadcrumbs on top of the halibut fillets provides a delicious crunch and a pop of vitamin B6, a nutrient important for blood sugar regulation.