Manganese has been dubbed as "the jack of all trades" because of its versatility and usage in a plethora of industries. What are some of the uses of manganese?

It is used in manufacturing chemical fertilizers.

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It is used in calico printing.

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It is added to steel to increase its pliability.

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It is used in electrical industries.

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Solution

The correct option is D It is used in electrical industries.
Manganese is used in making steel as the presence of manganese contributes in increasing its hardness. Hence, it is mostly used as an alloy to make steel and ferro-manganese alloy. It is also extensively used in electrical industries, manufacturing of chemicals, chemical fertilizers and is also used in calico printing and paints.

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