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Agriculture · Q289

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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 289

Q289

Chemical formula of single superphosphate is

A.
Ca(H2PO4)
Answer
B.
CaHPO4
C.
Ca3(PO4)
D.
Ca(H2PO4).CaSO4.2H2O

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
SSP (Single super phosphate) is a widely used phosphatic fertilizer. It contains three essential plant nutrients i.e. phosphorus, Sulphur and Calcium along with traces of other micronutrients. Its chemical formula is Ca(H2PO4).
It is preferred for oilseed crops as sulphur is an integral part of many edible oils.