Question

Chemical reaction of pool chlorine with brake fluid

Answer 1

Answer:

Swimming pool chlorine and brake fluid are household chemicals that are often found in a garage or shed. When you combine these chemicals, you create an improvised explosive consisting of an oxidizing agent – calcium hypochlorite, which is swimming pool chlorine – and a fuel source, polyethylene glycol-based brake fluid. When the fuel rapidly oxidizes in the presence of the oxidizing agent, the mixture spontaneously combusts, resulting in a fireball