Ram performed a soil test in his agricultural field and found that the soil sample turned the blue litmus red. Which of the following substances should be added to the soil to obtain a light green colour on the universal indicator?

Calcium hydroxide

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Barium oxide

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Dilute hydrochloric acid

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Salt solution

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Solution

The correct option is A Calcium hydroxide

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