Superphosphate is manufactured by reacting phosphate rock with_____________________?

Correct answer: B. Sulphuric acid

  • A. Acetic acid
  • B. Sulphuric acid
  • C. Aluminium chloride
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Sulfuric acid acidulates phosphate rock to produce single superphosphate, containing monocalcium phosphate and gypsum. Acetic acid and aluminium chloride are not the standard acidulants for this product.

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