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nitro compound |
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nitro compoundAny of a class of chemical compounds in which the nitro group (−NO2) forms part of the molecular structure. The most common examples are organic compounds, isomers of nitrite esters in which a carbon atom is linked by a covalent bond to the nitro group's nitrogen atom. Many nitro compounds are commercially used as explosives, solvents, or raw materials and chemical intermediates. They are generally made by a reaction between nitric acid and an organic compound. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Assuming no prior knowledge, the book discusses everything from the simplest mixed acid nitration of toluene, to the complex synthesis of highly energetic caged nitro compounds. The sunlight and catalyst create a reaction that turns nitro compounds into compounds such as ammonia. The sample employed was silver and copper, actually a quarter," said Blair, "chosen because its spectral properties are equivalent to the nitro compounds found in explosives. |
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