Some crops are suitable for growing in soil with slightly acidic nature. Which of the following can be added to the soil in order enhance the production of such crops?

Ammonium sulphate

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Solution

The correct option is A
Ammonium sulphate

The soil can be made slightly acidic by decreasing its pH. This can be done by using sulfur-based salts as these are acidic salts. Ammonium sulphate lowers the pH of the soil and will hence enhance the production of such crops.

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