Ammonium nitrate contains
A. 20.6% N
B. 25 - 28% N
C. 33 - 35% N
D. 15 - 20% N
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Ammonium nitrate is a salt of ammonia and nitric acid with chemical formula, (NH4NO3). It is widely used in fertilizers and explosives.The commercial-grade of ammonium nitrate contains 33 - 35% of Nitrogen. It is a greyish white solid in the form of prills and is soluble in water. It produces toxic oxides of nitrogen during combustion.
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