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Thomas slag is

A.Calcium silicate
B.Calcium phosphate✓ Correct
C.barium phosphate
D.Strontium silicate
Explanation

Thomas slag is the common name for tetra calcium phosphate and its chemical formula is 4 4 2 Ca (PO ) O . It is also known as Thomas phosphate. It is generally used as a fertilizer due to its high phosphate content. Therefore, the correct answer is option (b) calcium phosphate.

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