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Which of the following is the correct use of sodium nitrate $\left(\mathrm{NaNO}_3\right)$?

A) It is used in the preparation of fertilizers.
B) It is used in food preservation.
C) It is used in the production of explosives.
D) All of the above.

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Uses of Sodium nitrate (NaNO3

  • Fertilizers: Sodium nitrate is rich in nitrogen, so it is used as a fertilizer. 

  • Food preservation: It is used in curing meats and preserving food. 

  • Explosives: Sodium nitrate is also used in the manufacture of gunpowder and other explosives. 

Hence, the correct answer is D) All of the above.

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