Q. Which compound is used as tear gas?

A
Sodium Hydroxide
B
Chlorobenzalmalononitrile
C
Boric Acid
D
Silver Iodide
Solution:

The compound 2-chlorobenzalmalononitrile (also called o-chlorobenzylidene malononitrile; chemical formula: C10H5ClN2), a cyanocarbon, is the defining component of a tear gas commonly referred to as CS gas, which is used as a riot control agent.

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