Phenanthrene is a fused polycyclic compound that contains benzene rings:
Correct answer: B. Three
- A. Two
- B. Three
- C. Four
- D. Five
Explanation
Phenanthrene is a fused polycyclic compound composed of three benzene rings, resulting in a total of four benzene rings when considering the fusion
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