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Name the property of ammonium nitrate, which helps in storing and handling it.(a) Reducing nature(b) Oxidizing nature(c) Acidic(d) AlkalineThis question was posed to me in quiz.The question is from Inorganic Chemical topic in division Inorganic Chemical Industries of Chemical Technology

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Right choice is (b) Oxidizing nature

For explanation I would say: As ammonium nitrate is a STRONG oxidizing agent it REACTS with ALMOST every element and DECOMPOSES. It also supports combustion. Thus, making it important to store and HANDLE ammonium nitrate carefully.



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