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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