Q368
Calcium cynamide contains nitrogen (%)
A.
33
B.
15
C.
26
D.
21
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Calcium Cyanamide is the inorganic compound with the formula CaCN2. It is the calcium salt of the cyanamide anion. In contact with water, it decomposes and liberates ammonia.This is widely used as nitrogen fertilizer and is also known as Nitrolime. It contains about 21% nitrogen.