$C a_{3} (P O_{4})_{2}$ is:

Thomas slag

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Formed in manufacturing of steel iron

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Used in manufacture of phosphorus fertilizer

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Used as a refractory material

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Solution

The correct options are
A Thomas slag
B Formed in manufacturing of steel iron
C Used in manufacture of phosphorus fertilizer
$C a_{3} (P O_{4})_{2}$ is called Thomas slag. Most of the Phosphorus
or phosphorus compounds are used in the fertilizer industry.
Phosphorus is a chief component of fertilizers.
During extraction of iron, the phosphorus impurities are
removed as $C a_{3} P O_{4}$ .

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