npk which is a fertilizer is made from nitrogen phosphorus and potassium , but phosphorus is a very reactive non metal
which catches fire when it contacts with oxygen.so how is the fertilizer npk made?

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Solution

NPK is the convention used for the fertiliser. It has phosphorous and potassium in the form of their oxides only. It exist as P₂O₅ and K₂O

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