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Transcribed Image Text:Lefer to the figure showing the molecular structure of dimethylmercury.
H–C-Hg C-H
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Exposure of human skin to a single drop of dimethylmercury can lead to death, as it is highly poisonous and passes easily
cell membranes. Based on its structure, why is it able to pass so easily through cell membranes?
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