Which azide is explosive ?...

Which azide is explosive ?

`Ba(N_(3))_(2)`

`NaN_(3)`

`KN_(3)`

`Mg_(3)N_(2)`

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Ionic azides are usually much more stable `e.g. KN_(3),NaN_(3)` and `Mg_(3)N_(2)` than the covalent azides. Covalent azides are used as detonators and explosives `e.g., Ba(N_(3))_(2)`.

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What is an explosive

Toluene

R.D.X.

p-Nitrophenol

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Which is the most explosive?

`NCl_(3)`

`PCl_(3)`

`AsCl_(3)`

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The element which gives explosive halides is

Phosphorus

Nitrogen

Arsenic

Bismuth