Question

43) Which chemical compound is used to reduce acidity of the soil

Answer 1

• The acidity of soil can be reduced by the neutralization of soil by adding a small amount of a mild basic substance.
• For example - Gypsum has the chemical name Calcium sulphate dihydrate and composition $({\mathrm{CaSO}}_4.2{\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O})$
• Gypsum is used to reduce the acidity of the soil.