Question

Ammonium hydroxide is mainly used in the manufacturing of _________.

• A. Production of fertilizers
• B. In manufacture of cement
• C. In manufacture of soap
• D. Production of soap and fertilizers

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Production of fertilizers

The chemical formula of ammonium hydroxide is ${\text{NH}}_4\text{OH}$. It gives ${\text{OH}}^{-}$ ions when added in water. Hence it a base. It is mainly used in the manufacturing of fertilisers.