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Which is used as an explosive? — UPSC Prelims PYQ 2009 (Nitroglycerine)

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Which one of the following is used as an explosive?

  1. Phosphorus trichloride
  2. Mercuric oxide
  3. Graphite
  4. Nitroglycerine

Explanation

Option (d) is correct
  • Nitroglycerine is a powerful explosive commonly used in dynamites and blasting operations. The other substances listed are not used as explosives.
Answer: (d): Nitroglycerine
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