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Mention important uses of orthophosphoric acid.
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Solution
Important uses of orthophosphoric acid are:
- It is used in the manufacture of fertilizers like superphosphates.
- It acts as an acidulant in soft drinks to provide tangy flavour.
- It is used in rust removal and metal cleaning due to its acidic nature.
- It is used in the preparation of detergents and other cleaning agents.
- It serves as a buffering agent in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
- It is used in laboratories as a reagent and for pH control.
- It acts as a food additive to regulate acidity.
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