If the soil pH 9.2, then the soil is _________.

acidic

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neutral

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alkaline

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saline

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Solution

The correct option is C alkaline

Soil is categorized as alkaline, if the pH value is greater than 8.5
Soil is categorized as saline, if the pH value is greater than 7 but lesser than 8.5
Soil is categorized as acidic, if the pH value is lesser than 7.0
Soil is categorized as Neutral, if the pH value is equal to 7.0
The optimal pH range for most plants is between 5.5 and 7.0

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