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General science UPPSC 2001 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following is not an explosive?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Nitrochloro chloroform

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Nitrochloro chloroform”.
1) Trinitrotoluene (TNT): TNT is a well-known explosive compound.

2) Trinitroglycerine (Nitroglycerin): Nitroglycerin is another explosive compound used in various applications.

3) Cyclotrimethylene Trinitramine (RDX): RDX is a powerful high explosive used in military and civilian applications.

4) Nitrochloro chloroform: This compound, also known as chloropicrin (trichloronitromethane), is not typically considered an explosive

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