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

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

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TNT stands for trinitrotoluene

It is of creamy yellow colour

It is a solid organic nitrogen compound

It is considered to be a low intensity explosive substance

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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2023

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The correct option is D, as the statement “It is considered to be a low intensity explosive substance” is not correct.

TNT (Trinitrotoluene) is a high explosive. High explosives detonate at high velocity, producing a supersonic shockwave, unlike low explosives which deflagrate (burn rapidly). TNT is one of the most widely used explosive materials for military, industrial, and mining purposes.

Statements A, B, and C are correct. A) TNT stands for trinitrotoluene. B) Pure TNT is indeed a creamy yellow solid. C) It is a solid organic nitrogen compound with the chemical formula C6H2(NO2)3CH3.

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