The chemical formula of DAP is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The chemical formula of DAP is:
A. (NH₄)₂HPO₄
B. (NH₄)₃PO₄
C. (NH₄)₂SO₄
D. NH₄H₂PO₄
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Diammonium phosphate (DAP) is (NH₄)₂HPO₄. It is produced by reacting ammonia with phosphoric acid: 2NH₃ + H₃PO₄ → (NH₄)₂HPO₄. It contains 18% N and 46% P₂O₅. Monoammonium phosphate (MAP) is NH₄H₂PO₄. Ammonium sulfate is (NH₄)₂SO₄. Triammonium phosphate is unstable. DAP is widely used as a starter fertilizer.

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