Which acid is used for the manufacture of fertilizers and explosives?
A
Hydrochloric acid
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B
Nitric acid
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C
Sulphuric acid
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D
Phosphoric acid
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Solution
The correct option is B Nitric acid Fertilizers are added to the soil to improve the yield and growth of the plants. About 80% of the nitric acid is used in the manufacture of fertilizers and a small amount of ammonium nitrate is used to make explosives.