Multiple choice

Which of the following compounds is not used as an explosive?

  1. Ammonium permanganate

  2. Copper(I) acetylide

  3. Ammonium acetate

  4. Diazodinitrophenol
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Ammonium acetate is a white solid, which can be derived from the reaction of ammonia and acetic acid. It is available commercially and depending on grade, can be rather inexpensive. It is not an explosive. NH4C2H3O2 is occasionally employed as a biodegradable de-icing agent.

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