SSC CHSL 2022 PYQ — Question 39

SSC CHSL - 3 June 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q39

The systematic name of which compound is nitrogen trihydride that is widely used in many industrial processes, and as a fertiliser and refrigerant?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Ammonia.

  • Ammonia (NH3) is a colourless and  pungent gas composed of nitrogen and hydrogen.
  • The major use of ammonia is as a fertilizer. It is also used in the manufacture of commercial explosives and synthetic fires such as nylon and rayon.