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Regular use of which of the following fertilizers increases the acidity of soil?

  1. A
    Potassium nitrate
  2. B
    Urea
  3. C
    Superphosphate of lime
  4. D
    Ammonium sulphate

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Ammonium sulphate is a salt of a weak base and a strong acid .In the soil, it undergoes hydrolysis:


The release of ions increases the concentration of hydronium ions in the soil, thereby increasing its acidity.

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Regular use of which of the following fertilizers increases the acidity of soil?
A
Potassium nitrate
B
Urea
C
Superphosphate of lime
D
Ammonium sulphate

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