Triple superphosphate is manufactured by reacting ____________________?

Correct answer: A. Phosphate rock with phosphoric acid

  • A. Phosphate rock with phosphoric acid
  • B. Phosphate rock with sulphuric acid
  • C. Phosphate rock with nitric acid
  • D. Ammonium phosphate with phosphoric acid

Explanation

Triple superphosphate is made by treating phosphate rock with phosphoric acid, producing a concentrated phosphate fertilizer rich in monocalcium phosphate. Sulphuric acid instead produces ordinary superphosphate.

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