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The acidity of soil, which is due to exc...

The acidity of soil, which is due to excessive use of fertilizer ammonium sulphate can be neutralized by adding

A

lime

B

caustic soda

C

washing soda

D

none of these

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A
Excessive use ammonium sulphate makes the coil acidic. This acidic nature can be neutralised by using lime CaO.
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