Multiple choice general knowledge

What is the expansion of TNT ?

  1. Tri-nitrogen tetra-oxide

  2. Tri-nitro toluene

  3. Tri-toluene nitroxide

  4. Toluene nitro-tetra-oxide
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B Correct answer
Explanation

TNT is Tri-nitro toluene, a yellow solid explosive compound consisting of toluene (a methylbenzene ring) with three nitro groups (NO2) attached. The 'tri' indicates three nitro groups, and 'toluene' is the base aromatic compound. Options A, C, and D incorrectly describe the structure or naming.

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