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Which of the following is Indian saltpetre?

Options

  1. ANaNO ₃
  2. BKNO ₃
  3. CCsNO ₃
  4. DMg ( NO ₃ )₂

Correct answer

B. KNO ₃

Step-by-step solution

Potassium nitrate ( KNO ₃ ) is called as Indian saltpetre. This is because it is one of the nitrogen containing compound and is very important as a crude salt in India. It is also called niter.

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