Heating of coke, sand & phosphate rock in an electric furnace is done for the manufacture of_________________?

Correct answer: C. Phosphorous

  • A. Phosphoric acid
  • B. Superphosphate
  • C. Phosphorous
  • D. Triple superphosphate

Explanation

Coke reduces the phosphate compounds in phosphate rock, while sand helps remove calcium as slag; the product is elemental phosphorus. This electric-furnace route is therefore used for phosphorus, not superphosphate fertilizers.

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