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PETN ( Pentaerythritol tetranitrate) is highly sensitive for which factor?(a) Shock(b) Non-toxic(c) Insensitive to heat(d) Ignite and burnI have been asked this question during an interview for a job.This key question is from Inorganic Chemical topic in portion Inorganic Chemical Industries of Chemical Technology

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The correct answer is (a) SHOCK

Best EXPLANATION: PETN’s are highly SENSITIVE to heat, shock and friction while C4 explosives are sensitive to non-toxic, INSENSITIVE to heat and will ignite and burn. HMX explosives are also sensitive to heat, shock and friction.



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