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Question:

Formula of microcosmic salt is:

Na(NH4)HPO4

Na2PO4.K2PO4

K2HPO4

Na2HPO4

Solution:

The correct option is Na(NH4)HPO4
Microcosmic salt formula is (NH4)NaHPO4. It is left behind in the residues after extracting the urea from dried urine crystals with alcohol. In the mineral form, microcosmic salt is called stercorite.