Electric process as compared to wet process (for the manufacture of
phosphoric acid)
(A) Can use only high grade phosphate rock
(B) Is used less frequently
(C) Produces a valuable by-product called gypsum
(D) Is weak acid process

1 Answer

Answer :

(B) Is used less frequently

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