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Q131 (CISF/2023) Science & Technology › Basic Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)

Which one of the following statements with regard to TNT is not correct ?

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Your answer: —  ·  Correct: D

Explanation

TNT (2,4,6-trinitrotoluene) is a chemical compound with the formula C7H5(NO2)3. Statement D is incorrect because TNT is classified as a high explosive, not a low intensity explosive. High explosives undergo detonation, which involves a supersonic shock wave, whereas low explosives (like black powder) undergo deflagration (rapid burning).

  • Statement A: Correct. TNT is the standard abbreviation for trinitrotoluene.
  • Statement B: Correct. Pure TNT is a pale yellow or creamy yellow crystalline solid.
  • Statement C: Correct. It is an organic compound containing nitrogen in the form of three nitro groups attached to a toluene ring.

TNT is the standard benchmark used to measure the power of other explosives (TNT equivalent) due to its stability and predictable energy release.

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