Main constituent of bone ash is____________________?

Correct answer: B. Calcium phosphate

  • A. Ammonium phosphate
  • B. Calcium phosphate
  • C. Animal charcoal
  • D. Ammonium sulphate

Explanation

Bone ash is produced by calcining bones and consists mainly of calcium phosphate, especially hydroxyapatite-related phosphates. Animal charcoal is a different carbon-containing product obtained by destructive heating of bones.

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