Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 128

Question: Glycerol is used in the manufacture of

[SCRA 1991]

Options:

A) Dynamite

B) Varnish

C) Paints

D) Soft drinks

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ Glycerol\xrightarrow{HNO_3}\underset{\underset{Glyceryldinitrate}{\mathop{+}}}{\mathop{Glyceryltrinitrate}}\underset{Kieselguhr}{\mathop{\xrightarrow{Absorbedon}}}Dynamite $