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Presence of which of the following enables ammonium nitrates to produce toxic fumes even after the initial fire is removed?(a) Bromides(b) Nitrates(c) Chlorides(d) OxidesI have been asked this question in class test.The doubt is from Inorganic Chemical topic in section Inorganic Chemical Industries of Chemical Technology

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The CORRECT answer is (c) Chlorides

The explanation is: Some types of ammonium NITRATES containing a small amount of chlorides (e.g., Potassium Chlorides) undergo self-sustaining DECOMPOSITION. This spreads throughout the MASS to PRODUCE toxic fumes.



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