________ tend to be more toxic than ________

a. Aromatic compounds; chlorofluorocarbons
b. Aliphatic compounds; aromatic compounds
c. Aliphatic compounds; refined petroleum products
d. Aromatic compounds; aliphatic compounds


d

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