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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Chemistry

Question:

Which of the following is called as Chile saltpeter?

Options:

Rubidium nitrate

Sodium nitrate

Lithium nitrate 

Potassium Nitrate

Correct Answer:

Sodium nitrate

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2. Sodium nitrate.

Sodium nitrate (NaNO3) is called Chile saltpeter and potassium nitrate (KNO3) is called Indian saltpeter. Chile and Peru are two countries that often and naturally contain saltpeter or sodium nitrate.

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