Q81 / 180 · AIIMS 2008 · Chemistry

The reaction of an organic compound with ammonia followed by nitration of the product gives a powerful explosive called RDX. The organic compound is

A
phenol
Correct answer
B
toluene
C
glycerine
D
formaldehyde.

Solution

Trinitrotoluene (TNT) with ammonium nitrate is extensively employed as blasting explosive.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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