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Q82
(CISF/2020)
Science & Technology › Basic Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
What does TNT stand for ?
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TNT stands for Trinitrotoluene (often written as Tri Nitro Toluene). It is a chemical compound with the formula C7H5N3O6, specifically 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene.
- Properties: It is a pale yellow, solid organic compound.
- Usage: It is one of the most widely used explosives for military, industrial, and mining applications.
- Safety: TNT is valued because it is relatively insensitive to shock and friction, making it safer to handle than explosives like nitroglycerin.
It is produced by the nitration of toluene using a mixture of nitric and sulfuric acids. The other options provided (Tri Nitro Tartum, Tetra Nitro Toluene, and Thallium Nitrate Tetryl) are not the correct expansions for the acronym TNT in the context of chemistry and explosives.
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