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Which one of the following fertilizers provides the nitrogen and phosphorus to the plant ?

Correct answer: C. diammonium phosphate

  • A. urea
  • B. calcium superphosphate
  • C. diammonium phosphate
  • D. potassium nitrate

Explanation

Diammonium phosphate, (NH4)2HPO4, contains both nitrogen in the ammonium ions and phosphorus in the phosphate ion, so it supplies both nutrients. Urea supplies nitrogen only, calcium superphosphate mainly supplies phosphorus, and potassium nitrate supplies nitrogen and potassium. Students may choose urea because it is a well-known nitrogen fertilizer, but it contains no phosphorus.

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