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The constituent of the powerful explosive RDX is formed during the nitration of

1. Toluene
2. Phenol
3. Glycerol
4. Urotropine

Correct answer: Urotropine

Solution

RDX (Research Department Explosive) is chemically known as cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine and is synthesized by the nitration of urotropine (hexamethylenetetramine).

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