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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 987

Q987

Urea has chemical composition

A.
Co(NH2)2
Answer
B.
CoNH2
C.
Co(NH2)4
D.
(NH4)2SO4

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Urea has a chemical composition of Co(NH2)2.
Urea, also known as carbamide, is an organic compound with the chemical formula CO(NH2)2. This amide has two amino groups (–NH2) joined by a carbonyl functional group (–C(=O)–). It is thus the simplest amide of carbamic acid.
It is a colorless, odorless solid, highly soluble in water, and practically non-toxic. A nitrogen-containing organic compound found in urine and other body fluids. Urea is synthesized from ammonia and carbon dioxide. Urea can be used as fertilizer.