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Which one of these gas in air is explosive at concentrations over 5.6%?

A

HCl

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HF

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HCN

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Ammonia

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Solution

The correct option is B HCN
Hydrogen cyanide gas in air is explosive at concentrations over 5.6%. This is far above its toxicity level.

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