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Even though 1, 3, 5-trinitrobenzene (TNB) has more shattering power (more brisance) and is no more dangerous to handle, 2, 4, 6-trinitrotoluene (TNT) has always been the high ex-plosive in more general use. Can you suggest a reason (connected with manufacture) for the popularity of TNT? (Benzene and toluene are both readily available materials; for many years benzene was cheaper.)

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chemistry

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  1. Toluene is more easily nitrated, and therefore more easily polynitrated than benzene.
  2. The nitrating agents required for TNB are less readily available than those needed for TNT.
  3. The production of TNB generates more harmful byproducts compared to TNT.
  4. TNT is more stable than TNB.
  5. Benzene is more easily nitrated than toluene.
  6. The cost of manufacturing TNT is lower.
  7. TNB is more sensitive to friction and shock, making it less safe to manufacture.
  8. The purification process for TNB is more costly and time-consuming than that for TNT.
  9. The chemical process for synthesizing TNB is more complex and requires higher temperatures than TNT.
  10. TNB has a shorter shelf life than TNT, making it less suitable for long-term storage.

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stemez-OrganicChemistry

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