Question

Excess acidity caused by acid rain can be neutralized by adding :

• A. by removing acidified soil
• B. more fertilizers
• C. by adding $P_2{O}_5$
• D. by adding lime

Answer 1

The correct option is D by adding lime

Lime ($CaO$) is basic in nature and forms carbon hydroxide ($Ca{\left(OH\right)}_2$) in aqueous solution. Excess acidity by acid rain can be neutralised by adding lime.