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Which one of the following is another name of RDX?

  1. Cyanohydrin
  2. Selenium
  3. Cyclohexane
  4. Cyclonite

Explanation

Option (d) is correct
  • RDX is a powerful high explosive chemically known as RDX is a powerful high explosive chemically known as Research Department Explosive or Royal Demolition Explosive. Another commonly used name for it is Cyclonite. The other options are incorrect because cyanohydrin is an organic compound containing hydroxyl and cyano groups, Selenium is a non-metallic chemical element, and Cyclohexane is a hydrocarbon used mainly as an industrial solvent and chemical intermediate. Department Explosive or Royal Demolition Explosive. Another commonly used name for it is Cyclonite.
Answer: (d) Cyclonite
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