COMEDK · Chemistry · 14. Hydrocarbons
The reaction of an organic compound with ammonia followed by nitration of the product gives a powerful explosive, called RDX. The organic compound is
- A phenol
- B toluene
- C glycerine
- D formaldehyde
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(D) formaldehyde
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
Formaldehyde on reaction with ammonia gives urotropine which on nitration gives RDX.
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