Multiple choice

A primary explosive requires relatively small amount of energy for initiation. Among the following which one is a primary explosive?

  1. Potassium propanoate

  2. Potassium picrate

  3. Potassium silicate

  4. Potassium pyrosulphate
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Potassium picrate, or potassium 2,4,6-trinitrophenolate, is an organic chemical, a picrate of potassium. It is a reddish yellow or green crystalline material. It is a primary explosive. Anhydrous potassium picrate forms orthorhombic crystals.

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