SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 32

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level 2020 - 9 Nov 2020 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q32

 Ammonia is a compound with the molecular formula of:

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. NH3.

Ammonia is a chemical compound with the molecular formula NH3 . It consists of one nitrogen atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms. Ammonia is a colorless gas with a pungent smell and is highly soluble in water. It is widely used in the production of fertilizers, cleaning agents, and in various industrial processes. Ammonia is also naturally produced in the environment through the decomposition of organic matter and plays an important role in the nitrogen cycle.