Question

Which component is used as end application of nitric acid for production of toluene-diisocyanate?

(a) 9% adipic acid

(b) 3.5% dinitrotoluene

(c) 3.5% nitrobenzene

(d) 1% nitro -compounds

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Answer 1

The correct choice is (b) 3.5% dinitrotoluene

The best explanation: 9% adipic acid used in order to produce fiber and plastics precursor while 3.5% nitrobenzene is used for the production of aniline 1% nitro compounds for the production of explosives. Thus 3.5% dinitrotoluene is for the production of toluene-diisocyanate.