Ammonia is used in the manufacture of which fertilizer? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Ammonia is used in the manufacture of which fertilizer?
A. Gypsum
B. Superphosphate
C. Potassium sulfate
D. Urea
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Ammonia reacts with CO₂ to produce urea: 2NH₃ + CO₂ → NH₂COONH₄ → (NH₂)₂CO + H₂O. It is also used to make ammonium sulfate, ammonium nitrate, DAP, etc. Superphosphate is made by treating rock phosphate with sulfuric acid; no ammonia. Gypsum is CaSO₄·2H₂O. Potassium sulfate is K₂SO₄. Ammonia is a key intermediate in nitrogenous fertilizers.

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