Which of the following reaction occur when urea is added to soil as a fertilizer?
A
NH2CONH2⟶HNCO+NH3
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B
NH2CONH2+H2O⟶2NH3+CO2
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C
2NH2CONH2⟶H2NCONHCONH2+NH3
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D
Both 1 and 2
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Solution
The correct option is CNH2CONH2+H2O⟶2NH3+CO2 Urea is a major fertilizer used worldwide. It provides nitrogen to the soil by decomposing to ammonia and CO2 when acted on by urease, an enzyme in soils. Then, ammonia is taken by the plants.