Which is the major constituent of gun powder?

Nitre

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Sulphur

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Charocal

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Chile salt petre

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Solution

The correct option is B Nitre
Gunpowder is a mixture of sulphur, charcoal and potassium nitrate (nitre). Among these Potassium Nitrate (saltpeter) is major constituent of gun powder.

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