Multiple choice

Which of the following is the gas-forming component in car airbag systems?

  1. Tetrazine

  2. Sodium azide

  3. Silver fulminate

  4. Silver azide

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sodium azide is the inorganic compound with the formula NaN3. This colourless azide salt is the gas-forming component in many car airbag systems. It is used for the preparation of other azide compounds. It is an ionic substance and is highly soluble in water. It is extremely toxic.