Biomolecules Question 16

Question: Gun-cotton is

Options:

A) Nitrosucrose

B) Nitrocellulose

C) Nitroglucose

D) Nitropicrin

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Gun-cotton is a nitrocellulose or cellulose trinitrate which is used in explosive and as a binder for solid rocket propellant.