Based on the general properties of aromatic hydrocarbons (arenes), which of the following statements — Hydrocarbons Chemistry Question

💡 Solution & Explanation

(A) True; benzene, toluene, and xylenes are volatile, strong-smelling liquids. (C) True; many polynuclear arenes (like benzopyrene) are known carcinogens. (D) True; as size and mass increase, dispersion forces strengthen, raising boiling points. (B) is entirely false; arenes consist purely of carbon and hydrogen with minimal electronegativity difference and highly symmetrical structures, making them non-polar.