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What are the effects of hydrocarbons on human health?
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Hydrocarbons are carcinogenic, produce skin ailments and cancers.
Hydrocarbons with oxides of nitrogen produce photochemical smog and peroxyacetyl nitrate (PAN).
PAN and ozone (O
3
) are poisonous and cause irritation of eye, nose and throat.
The concentration of PAN disturbs cardio pulmonary activities.
Hydrocarbons+ Oxides of Nitrogen→ PAN+ O
3
(Ozone)
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