Would Dinitroacetylene be more explosive with additional oxygen atoms?

[samblohm]

Would the structure of Dinitroacetylene be... NO2-C(triple bond)C-NO2? If the triple bond makes it prone to exploding then woud something like NO2-O-C(triple bond)C-O-NO2 be even more explosive?

 

[Monique]

Please read the https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=178906".

 

[quicknote]

Yes, the structure of Dinitroacetylene would indeed be NO2-C(triple bond)C-NO2. The presence of the triple bond does make it more prone to exploding, as triple bonds are generally more reactive than single or double bonds. Adding additional oxygen atoms, as in the structure NO2-O-C(triple bond)C-O-NO2, would likely increase the explosive potential of the molecule even further. However, it is important to note that the overall explosiveness of a molecule also depends on factors such as stability, concentration, and other chemical properties.