Question 770 Deck General

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Vinyl chloride reacts dangerously with _______________.

A saltwater
B alkalies
C concentrated nitric acid
D organic acids
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) concentrated nitric acid. Vinyl chloride, which is a colorless gas used in the production of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic, can react dangerously with concentrated nitric acid. This reaction can result in the formation of explosive or highly flammable compounds, posing a significant safety hazard. The other answer choices (saltwater, alkalies, and organic acids) do not typically react with vinyl chloride in a hazardous manner.

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