Q. Tear gas used by the police to disperse the mob contains
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Correct Answer: (B)
chlorine
Explanation: 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.
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.