Chemistry: Organic Chemistry: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Science and Technology)
1 previous year UPSC Prelims question on Chemistry: Organic Chemistry (Science and Technology). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
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UPSC 2009Science and Technology · Chemistry: Organic Chemistry
Q1. Which one of the following is used as an explosive?
Explanation
Option (d) is correct: Nitroglycerine is a highly explosive compound, commonly used in the production of dynamite. It is a liquid with high sensitivity to shock and heat, making it a powerful and widely used explosive in mining and demolition. Options (a), (b) and (c) are incorrect:
Phosphorus Trichloride is a chemical used in the manufacture of pesticides, not an explosive. Mercuric Oxide is an oxidizing agent used in batteries and chemical synthesis, not explosive. Graphite is a form of carbon used in lubricants and as an electrode material, not an explosive.
Answer key for these questions
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UPSC year
Correct answer
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2009
(d) Nitroglycerine
Frequently asked questions
How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Chemistry: Organic Chemistry?
This page covers 1 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Chemistry: Organic Chemistry (Science and Technology), asked from 1996 to 2009. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
How should I use previous year UPSC questions for Prelims?
Attempt each question first, then open the answer and read the explanation for every option. Repeat by chapter, and track which statements UPSC reuses across years. Previous year questions show the exam pattern and difficulty level.
Which years are covered for Chemistry: Organic Chemistry?
Questions on Chemistry: Organic Chemistry (Science and Technology) are available for 10 years, from 1996 to 2009. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
