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Which of the following material can be used to prevent decomposition of ammonium nitrate?(a) Ammonia(b) Chlorine(c) Nitrogen(d) WaterThis question was posed to me in class test.I need to ask this question from Inorganic Chemical topic in chapter Inorganic Chemical Industries of Chemical Technology

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The correct answer is (a) Ammonia

Explanation: All the ACIDS and many other elements have a catalytic effect on decomposition of ammonium nitrate. The decomposition can be suppressed by maintaining alkaline CONDITIONS. THEREFORE, ammonia can be used to safeguard against the hazard.



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