(Originais Teachy 2023) - Question Medium of Chemistry

Cyclic hydrocarbons are organic compounds found in common products such as plastic, as well as in pollutants like polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) found in vehicle emissions and industrial processes. (a) Explain what cyclic hydrocarbons are and their characteristics. (b) Evaluate the possible health and environmental risks caused by exposure to PAHs, considering their toxicity and reactivity. (c) Propose individual and/or collective measures to minimize these risks and promote the responsible use and disposal of materials containing cyclic hydrocarbons.