NEET2001Chemistrys Block ElementsActual
Which azide is explosive?
Options
- ABa ( N ₃ )₂
- BNaN ₃
- CKN ₃
- DMg ₃ ~N ₂
Correct answer
A. Ba ( N ₃ )₂
Step-by-step solution
Ionic azides are usually much more stable e.g. KN ₃, NaN ₃ and Mg ₃ ~N ₂ than the covalent azides. Covalent azides are used as detonators and explosives e.g. Ba ( N ₃ )₂ .