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Civil Services Examination · Question 6

What is the common characteristic of the chemical substances generally known as CL-20, HMX and LLM-105, which are sometimes talked about in media?

  1. These are alternatives to hydro-fluorocarbon refrigerants
  2. These are explosives in military weapons
  3. These are high-energy fuels for cruise missiles
  4. These are fuels for rocket propulsion
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Answer: (B) These are explosives in military weapons

Explanation

CL-20, HMX and LLM-105 are high-energy explosive compounds used in military munitions.