Question

Which one of the following is not an explosive?

  1. Trinitrotoluene
  2. Trinitroglycerine
  3. Cyclotrimethylene Trinitramine
  4. Nitrochloro chloroform

Answer:

Option D: Nitrochloro chloroform

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Nitrochloro chloroform”.

1) Trinitrotoluene (TNT): TNT is a well-known explosive compound.

2) Trinitroglycerine (Nitroglycerin): Nitroglycerin is another explosive compound used in various applications.

3) Cyclotrimethylene Trinitramine (RDX): RDX is a powerful high explosive used in military and civilian applications.

4) Nitrochloro chloroform: This compound, also known as chloropicrin (trichloronitromethane), is not typically considered an explosive