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

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

Q. 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?

(a) These are alternatives to hydro-fluorocarbon refrigerants
(b) These are explosives in military weapons
(c) These are high-energy fuels for cruise missiles
(d) These are fuels for rocket propulsion

कभी-कभी समाचार माध्यमों में चर्चित सामान्यतया CL-20, HMX और LLM-105 के रूप में ज्ञात रासायनिक पदार्थों में सर्वनिष्ठ अभिलक्षण क्या है?

(a) ये हाइड्रोफ्लुओरोकार्बन प्रशीतकों के विकल्प हैं
(b) ये सैन्य आयुधों के अंतर्गत विस्फोटक हैं
(c) ये क्रूज मिसाइलों के लिए उच्च ऊर्जा ईंधन है
(d) ये रॉकेट नोदन हेतु ईंधन हैं

Answer: (b) These are explosives in military weapons

Explanation: CL-20, HMX, and LLM-105 are all explosives in military weapons.

  • CL-20 is a polycyclic nitroamine explosive with a high density (greater than 2 g/cm³) and a high detonation velocity (9400 m/s). It is used as a booster in various military applications and is being considered for use in solid rocket motors. 
  • HMX is a colorless, crystalline solid with a relatively low shock sensitivity. It is used in various applications, including nuclear weapons, plastic explosives, rocket fuels, and burster chargers.
  • LLM-105 is a developmental explosive with high detonation performance and low friction and impact sensitivity. It is being developed for booster applications.

Source: DRDO 

https://publications.drdo.gov.in/ojs/index.php/dsj/article/viewFile/327/193