Reaction of calcium Fluorapatite with sulphuric acid produces ___________________?
Correct answer: B. Simple superphosphate
- A. Ortho-phosphoric acid
- B. Simple superphosphate
- C. Triple superphosphate
- D. Red phosphorous
Explanation
Sulfuric acid reacts with fluorapatite to form phosphoric acid and calcium sulfate, producing single superphosphate. Triple superphosphate is made using phosphoric acid rather than sulfuric acid as the main acidulant.
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