pBlock ElementsII 1 Question 63
58. Among the following, the correct statement is
(a) Phosphates have no biological significance in humans
(b) Between nitrates and phosphates, phosphates are less abundant in earth’s crust
(c) Between nitrates and phosphates, nitrates are less abundant in earth’s crust
(d) Oxidation of nitrates is possible in soil
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Solution:
- Due to greater solubility in water and prone to microbial attack, nitrates are less abundant in earth’s crust.
