ANFO is an explosive mixture of ammonium nitrate,NH₄NO₃,and fuel oil.When this mixture explodes,the ammonium nitrate undergoes
A)oxidation.
B)reduction.
C)both oxidation and reduction.
D)neither oxidation nor reduction.

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When the ANFO mixture explodes, the ammonium nitrate undergoes both oxidation and reduction reactions. The ammonium nitrate is oxidized to produce nitrogen gas, oxygen gas, and water, while the fuel oil is reduced to produce carbon dioxide and water vapor. Therefore, both oxidation and reduction reactions occur during the explosion.

ANFO Is an Explosive Mixture of Ammonium Nitrate,NH₄NO₃,and Fuel Oil