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Why \mathrm{KNO_{3}} is used in gunpowder but not \mathrm{NaNO_{3}} and \mathrm{LiNO_{3}}?

Option: 1

\mathrm{KNO_{3}} is more unstable


Option: 2

\mathrm{KNO_{3}} is Water soluble.


Option: 3

\mathrm{\mathrm{NaNO}_3 \: and\: \mathrm{LiNO}_3 \: are\: unstable.}


Option: 4

\mathrm{\mathrm{NaNO}_3\: and\: \mathrm{LiNO}_3 \: are \: deliquescent.}


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NaNO3 and LiNO3 are deliquescent and KNO3 is not. So, KNO3 is easily used in gunpowder.

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