Most nitrogen mustards cause cellular necrosis if extravasated during injection. Cyclophosphamide does not because it:
A. is not a nitrogen mustard
B. is rapidly destroyed by extracellular enzymes
C. does not produce free radicals
D. lacks phospholipid binding activity
E. requires activation in the liver
Ans: E. requires activation in the liver
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