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Which of the following is called as Chile saltpeter?(a) Rubidium nitrate(b) Sodium nitrate(c) Lithium nitrate(d) Potassium NitrateI got this question in exam.This intriguing question originated from s-Block Elements topic in chapter s-Block Elements of Chemistry – Class 11

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Right answer is (B) Sodium NITRATE

The best I can explain: Sodium nitrate (NaNo3) is called Chile saltpeter and POTASSIUM nitrate (KNO3) is called Indian saltpeter. Chile saltpeter which is Sodium nitrate is commonly and naturally FOUND in Chile and Peru.



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