Which of the following is not produced in soil during decomposition of organic matter ?

Options

A. Water
B. Nutrients
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Oxygen

Answer

D

Explanation

Decomposition of organic matter is largely a biological process that occurs naturally .Its speed is determined by three major factors : soil organisms , the physical environment and the quality of the organic matter .In the decomposition process , different products are released : `CO_(2)` , energy , water ,plant nutrients and resynthesised organic compoounds .Oxygen is not the product of decomposition process .
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