The main component of single superphosphate is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The main component of single superphosphate is:
A. CaSO4
B. Ca3(PO4)2
C. Both A and C
D. Ca(H2PO4)2
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Single superphosphate (SSP) is manufactured by treating rock phosphate with sulfuric acid. The resulting product is a mixture of calcium dihydrogen phosphate (Ca(H2PO4)2), which is the actual fertilizer providing soluble phosphorus, and calcium sulfate (CaSO4, gypsum), which is an inactive filler.

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