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Constitution of which of the following element makes it highly explosive compound?(a) Ammonia(b) Nitrogen Oxide(c) Oxygen(d) Nitrogen DioxideThe question was posed to me during an internship interview.Question is from Inorganic Chemical topic in portion Inorganic Chemical Industries of Chemical Technology

Answer» RIGHT option is (B) Nitrogen Oxide

For explanation: As with increase in temperature ammonium nitrate decomposes to give toxic GASES AMMONIA and nitrogen oxide. Nitrogen oxide produced supports combustion, even in the absence OXYGEN. Thus, making it highly explosive compound.


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