Single super phosphate contains
A. 16 - 20% P2O5
B. 20 - 25% P2O5
C. 25 - 35% P2O5
D. 40 - 48% P2O5
Answer: Option A
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Single Superphosphate was the first commercial mineral fertilizer. It contains 3 major nutrients namely (16 - 20%) Phosphorus P2O5, 11% Sulphur and 21% Calcium along with traces of many micro-nutrients.The chemical formula of SSP is Ca(H2PO4)2.2H2O (Monocalcium Phosphate Dihydrate).
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