During the Year 2007 in the United States, There Were

question 19

Multiple Choice

During the year 2007 in the United States, there were

• A) more than 2.4 million deaths
• B) just over 1.6 million deaths
• C) nearly 10 million deaths
• D) approximately 5 million deaths
• E) 188 million deaths

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Definitions:

Benzene

A colorless, flammable liquid hydrocarbon with a distinct sweet smell, known for its carcinogenic properties and widespread use as a precursor in the manufacture of various chemicals.

Toluene

A colorless, water-insoluble liquid hydrocarbon with a sweet smell, used as an industrial solvent and in the production of benzene.

Stereogenic Center

An atom in a molecule, often carbon, that is connected to four different groups, giving rise to stereoisomers due to the spatial arrangement of these groups.