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Calcium cynamide is a/an

A. Ammonium fertilisers

B. Amide fertilisers

C. Nitrate fertilisers

D. Both B and C

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Calcium cynamide is a/an Amide fertilisers.
Calcium cyanamide is an inorganic compound with the formula CaCN2. It is the calcium salt of the cyanamide (CN2-2) anion. This chemical is used as fertilizer and is commercially known as nitrolime.
Calcium cyanamide is used as a fertilizer, pesticide, and in the manufacture of other chemicals. It is irritating to the eyes, skin, and respiratory tract in humans. Acute (short-term) inhalation exposure may cause gastritis, rhinitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis and tracheobronchitis.

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