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Which one of the following statements about fertilizers is not correct?

A.
Urea is a phosphorus-containing fertilizer.
B.
Application of fertilizer to the soil increases fertility of the soil.
C.
Urea can be prepared by action of ammonia and carbon dioxide under high pressure and at high temperature.
D.
Urea contains more nitrogen than other fertilizers.

Solution:

Explanation:Fertilizers:Fertilizers are chemical compounds that are used to maintain a good harvest and improve soil fertility.It is used excessively in agricultural processes.Fertilizers increase crop productivity.Example:- granular triple superphosphate, urea, potassium chloride, anhydrous ammonia.Urea:Urea has a molecular weight of 60.06 g.Urea is rich in nitrogen content. It has approximately 46.6% nitrogen in it.Urea is soluble in water.Urea is the only fertilizer which has the highest nitrogen content.Urea is a non-protein nitrogen compound that is mainly made up of nitrogen.Urea is commercially prepared on large scale by the reaction of liquid ammonia and liquified carbon dioxide.

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