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Calcium hydroxide is added to soils before applying fertilisers. Justify the purpose.

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Generally soils are slightly acidic in nature. As calcium hydroxide is basic in nature, it neutralises the acidity of soils. Calcium hydroxide is prepared from naturally occurring limestone.
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