( 16) Which fertilizer produce acidity in soil A.Ammonium sulfate B.Sodium nitrate C.Calcium ammonium nitrate D.Calcium nitrate​

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Option 'A' : Ammonium Sulphate

Explanation

Regular use of ammonium sulphate increases the acidity of soil. The hydrolysis of ammonium sulphate produces sulphuric acid which increases the acidity of soil.

[tex] \sf(NH_4 )_2 SO_4 \rightarrow \: 2NH_3 \: +H_ 2SO_4[/tex]

To prevent acidity, slaked lime is added to neutralize the acid.

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