pH of soil A is 7.5 whule pH of soil B is 4.5.whixh of the two soils should be treated with powered chalk to adjust the pH and why?

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Dear Student,
powdered chalk is a form of lime which is added to acidic soil to regulate its pH and make it alkaline because acidic soils are not favourable for growth of crops,
Soil B having pH of 4,5 more acidic so it needs to be treated with Chalk

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