Which acid is used for the manufacture of fertilizers and explosives?

Nitric acid

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Sulphuric acid

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Phosphoric acid

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Hydrochloric acid

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Solution

The correct option is A 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.

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