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One of the constituents of tear gas is - |
| A. | Ethane |
| B. | Ethanol |
| C. | Ether |
| D. | Chloropicrin |
| Answer» D. Chloropicrin | |
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Explanation: Chloropicrin is a colourless liquid that is insoluble in water, with which it is stable. With a vapor pressure of 24 mm Hg, its volatility is between that of phosgene and mustard has in persistency, although closer to phosgene because it is related to the compound. Tests have shown that chloropicrin causes humans to shut their eyes involuntarily.Chloropicrin can be absorbed systemically through inhalation, ingestion, and the skin. |
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