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What type of hybrid orbitals are utilized by carbon in anthracene?

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Answer: Anthracene is a solid polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) which has the formula as C14H10, consisting of three fused benzene rings. It is a component of coal tar. Anthracene is used in the production of the red dye alizarin and other dyes.
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