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Q. Tear gas used by the police to disperse the mob contains

  • (A) hydrogen sulphide
  • (B) chlorine
  • (C) ammonia
  • (D) carbon dioxide
  • Correct Answer - Option(B)
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Explanation by: Ram Sharma
chlorine.Tear gas is a compound. The compound 2- chlorobenzalmalononitrile, a cyanocarbon, is the defining component of a 'tear gas' commonly referred to as CS gas, which is used as a riot control agent. Each molecule of tear gas contains one atom of chlorine.

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