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Which acid is used for the production of explosives?

sulphuric acid

nitric acid

hydrochloric acid

boric acid

Nitric acid is the primary reagent used for nitration - the addition of a nitro group. Nitration reactions are notably used for the production of explosives, for example synthesis of nitroglycerine, the conversion of guanidine to nitroguanidine and the conversion of toluene to trinitrotoluene (TNT).

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What is the strongest known acid?

fluoroantimonic acid

What is the effect of nicotinic acid on human organism?

It is harmful, causes cancer

It is highly toxic, kills in 10 seconds

It is essential for functioning

Which acid mostly contributes to acid rains?

hydrochloric acid

What is the main industrial use of sulfuric acid and nitric acid?

explosives production

fertilizers production

synthesis of plastics