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By some measure, TNB (Trinitrobenzene) is a better explosive than TNT because it has greater brisance (shattering power). TNT, however, is preferred because it is easier to synthesize. Why would TNT be easier tomake? Explain.

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TNT is easier to make as the starting material is toluene (vs benzene for TMB). When one nitrates an aromatic ring, the more electron rich the ring is, the easier it ...

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