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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

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Toluene

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C

Glycerin

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D

Formaldehyde

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Solution

The correct option is D Formaldehyde
The reaction of an organic compound with ammonia followed by nitration of the product gives a powerful explosive, called RDX. The organic compound is formaldehyde.

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