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TS EAMCET · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)

Which one of the following is used in the preparation of cellulose nitrate?

  1. A \(\mathrm{KNO}_3\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{HNO}_3\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{KNO}_2\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{HNO}_2\)
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(B) \(\mathrm{HNO}_3\)

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Treatment of cellulose with \(\mathrm{HNO}_3\) gives cellulose nitrate, which is a very important substance for the manufacture of explosives (gun powder), medicines, paints, lacquers, etc.