It is prepared by nitration of toluene. Which among the following can replace TNT?
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Gunpowder
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Flash powder
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Ammonal
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Armstrong's mixture
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Ammonal is an explosive made up of ammonium nitrate, trinitrotoluene (TNT), and aluminium powder. Ammonium nitrate functions as an oxidizer and aluminium as a power enhancer. To some extent, aluminium makes it more sensitive to detonation. The use of the relatively cheap ammonium nitrate and aluminium makes it a replacement for pure TNT.