Asked by Nhàn ?oàn on Jun 17, 2024
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How is trinitrotoluene (TNT) made?
A) By adding taggants to toluene
B) As a by-product in explosions
C) By the nitration of toluene using nitric acid
D) By nitrating taggant molecules
Trinitrotoluene (TNT)
A yellow, odorless solid that is a powerful explosive compound, chemically designated as C7H5N3O6.
Nitration
A chemical process that introduces nitro groups into an organic compound, commonly used in the synthesis of explosives and nitrated polymers.
- Detail the process involved in formulating trinitrotoluene (TNT) and the utility of taggants in explosive substances.
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AL
aynaz lotfataJun 21, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
TNT is made by the nitration of toluene using a mixture of nitric and sulfuric acids. This process introduces nitro groups (-NO2) to the toluene molecule, converting it into trinitrotoluene.
Learning Objectives
- Detail the process involved in formulating trinitrotoluene (TNT) and the utility of taggants in explosive substances.