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Identify the Classification of Hazardous Wastes. example: Dichloromethane - Halogenated organic solvent (a) Benzoic acid (b) Cellulose (c) Caffeine (d) Ethanol

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Chapter21: Hydrocarbons

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Identify the Classification of Hazardous Wastes.

example: Dichloromethane - Halogenated organic solvent

(a) Benzoic acid

(b) Cellulose

(d) Ethanol

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