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).