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Question
Calcium phosphate is present in tooth enamel. Its nature is
Options
basic
acidic
neutral
amphoteric
Solution
basic
Explanation -
Ca3(PO4)2 is a salt of strong base Ca(OH)2 and weak acid H3PO4.
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