Multiple choice

Which chemical compound becomes a powerful tool of destruction when mixed with diesel fuel?

  1. Semtex

  2. C-4

  3. TNT

  4. Ammonium nitrate
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Explanation

Ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3) mixed with diesel fuel or other fuel oil creates ANFO (Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil), a powerful explosive commonly used in mining and construction. Unfortunately, this combination has also been used in terrorist attacks due to the easy availability of ammonium nitrate as fertilizer. Semtex, C-4, and TNT are already explosive compounds and do not need to be mixed with fuel to become destructive.

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