"Phosphorus can be estimated by converting it into phosphates and then precipitating as MgNH4PO4." Answer whether the above statement is true or false. If true enter 1, else enter 0.
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Phosphorus can be estimated by converting it into phosphates and then
precipitating as MgNH4PO4 (by adding NH4OH and Mg2+). PHNO3,△⟶H3PO4 H3PO4+NH+4+Mg2+⟶MgNH4PO4+3H+ On ignition, while ppt of Mg2P2O7 is obtained: 2MgNH4PO4△⟶Mg2P2O7+2NH3+H2O