Nitro-glycerine absorbed in wood flour, sodium nitrate or ammonium nitrate is commercially used as controlled explosive called dynamite. The raw material used for its manufacture are glycerine, nitric acid and___________________?

Correct answer: A. Sulphuric acid

  • A. Sulphuric acid
  • B. Phosphoric acid
  • C. Hydrochloric acid
  • D. Hydrofluoric acid

Explanation

Nitroglycerine is nitrated from glycerine using a mixed acid of nitric acid and sulphuric acid. Sulphuric acid promotes the reaction by acting as a dehydrating acid.

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