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.