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Uses of Acids and Bases

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Some crops are suitable for growing in soil with acidic nature. Which salt can be added, in order to increase the acidic nature of the soil?

A

Sodium hydroxide

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B

Milk of Magnesia

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C

Slaked lime

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D

Ammonium sulphate

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Solution

The correct option is D
Ammonium sulphate

Lowering the pH of the alkaline soil is done by using sulfur-based salts or directly adding sulphuric acid. Ammonium sulphate lowers the pH when added to the soil and the ammonium is nitrified by soil bacteria into nitrate and hydrogen ions.

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