Although fluorite is its chief mineral source fluorine can

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Although fluorite is its chief mineral source fluorine can also be obtained as a by product of the production of phosphate fertilisers These fertilisers are derived from phosphate rock 3Ca3 PO4 2 CaF2 What is the maximum mass of fluorine that could be extracted as a by product from one ton of phosphate rock a 75 39 kg F2 b 37 68 kg F2 c 15 kilomoles F2 d 18 84 kg F2