Vinyl chloride reacts dangerously with __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — concentrated nitric acid
Vinyl chloride undergoes violent, highly exothermic polymerization when exposed to concentrated nitric acid and other strong oxidizing agents. Cargo compatibility charts prohibit close stowage or pipeline proximity to prevent catastrophic container failure.
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