A Mixture of Ammonium Nitrate (NH₄NO₃)and Fuel Oil Has Often

question 23

Multiple Choice

A mixture of ammonium nitrate (NH₄NO₃) and fuel oil has often been used in terrorist attacks around the world.Which of the following statements is NOT true for this type of explosive mixture?

• A)The materials are readily available to the general public.
• B)It is very difficult to obtain the ammonium nitrate.
• C)The ammonium nitrate serves as both an oxidizing agent and a reducing agent.
• D)The reaction results in gaseous products and a huge increase in volume.

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