The reaction of an organic compound with ammonia followed by nitration of the product gives a powerful…
The reaction of an organic compound with ammonia followed by nitration of the product gives a powerful explosive called RDX. The organic compound is
- phenol
- toluene
- glycerine
- formaldehyde.
Solution
Trinitrotoluene (TNT) with ammonium nitrate is extensively employed as blasting explosive.
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