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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · s Block Elements

Which of the following is Indian saltpetre?

  1. A \(\mathrm{NaNO}_3\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{KNO}_3\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{CsNO}_3\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{Mg}\left(\mathrm{NO}_3\right)_2\)
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(B) \(\mathrm{KNO}_3\)

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Potassium nitrate \(\left(\mathrm{KNO}_3\right)\) 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.