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?
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UPSC CSE 2025 (General Studies-1)
These are alternatives to hydrofluorocarbon refrigerants
Correct AnswerThese are explosives in military weapons
Incorrect AnswerThese are high-energy fuels for cruise missiles
Incorrect AnswerThese are fuels for rocket propulsion
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
Here's an explanation of each option:
- Option 1: Alternatives to hydrofluorocarbon refrigerants
- These are substances used to replace HFCs in refrigeration, unrelated to CL-20, HMX, and LLM-105.
- Option 2: Explosives in military weapons
- Correct Answer: All three substances, CL-20, HMX, and LLM-105, are advanced explosives used in military applications for their powerful explosive capabilities.
- Option 3: High-energy fuels for cruise missiles
- While high-energy fuels are important for missiles, these substances are primarily characterized as explosives, not fuels.
- Option 4: Fuels for rocket propulsion
- CL-20, HMX, and LLM-105 are not used as rocket fuels. They are explosives.
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