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Which one of the following is another name of RDX?

(a) Cyanohydrin
(b) Dextran
(c) Cyclohexane
(d) Cyclonite
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Answer: (d) Cyclonite

Which one of the following non-metals is NOT a poor conductor of electricity?

(a) Sulphur
(b) Selenium
(c) Bromide
(d) Phosphorus
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Answer: (b) Selenium

Which one of the following is called Philosopher’s wool?

(a) Zinc Bromide
(b) Zinc Nitrate
(c) Zinc Oxide
(d) Zinc Chloride
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Answer: (c) Zinc Oxide

Which one of the following does not contain silver?

(a) Horn Silver
(b) German Silver
(c) Ruby Silver
(d) Lunar Caustic
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Answer: (b) German Silver