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The difference between Biphenyl and naphthalene is that Biphenyl is two phenyl groups linked by a single bond from a carbon on one phenyl group to another. Naphthalene shares two carbon atoms in between two phenyl groups.

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Q: What is the difference between Biphenyl and naphthalene?
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