Treatment of Poison Ivy Rash The components of poison ivy and poison oak that produce the...

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Treatment of Poison Ivy Rash The components of poison ivy and poison oak that produce the characteristic itchy rash are catechols substituted with long-chain alkyl groups. OH OH Sa (CH)-CH pK - 8 If you were exposed to poison ivy, which of the treatments below would you apply to the affected area? Justify your choice. (a) Wash the area with cold water. (b) Wash the area with dilute vinegar or lemon juice. (c) Wash the area with soap and water. (d) Wash the area with soap, water, and baking soda (sodium bicarbonate). Treatment of Poison Ivy Rash The components of poison ivy and poison oak that produce the characteristic itchy rash are catechols substituted with long-chain alkyl groups. OH OH Sa (CH)-CH pK - 8 If you were exposed to poison ivy, which of the treatments below would you apply to the affected area? Justify your choice. (a) Wash the area with cold water. (b) Wash the area with dilute vinegar or lemon juice. (c) Wash the area with soap and water. (d) Wash the area with soap, water, and baking soda (sodium bicarbonate).

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