Multiple choice

The term 'hypergolic' refers to a substance that ignites or explodes on contact. Which of the following compounds is hypergolic ?

  1. Monochloramine

  2. Tetrafluorohydrazine

  3. Dinitrogen tetroxide

  4. Nitrous oxide
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Dinitrogen tetroxide is the chemical compound N2O4. It is a powerful oxidizer, highly toxic and corrosive. N2O4 is hypergolic with various forms of hydrazine, i.e., they burn on contact without a separate ignition source, making them popular bipropellant rocket fuels.

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