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    Question

    Which nitrogen fertilizer would be most suitable for

    acidic soils because of its liming effect, helping to neutralize soil acidity?
    A Urea Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Calcium ammonium nitrate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Ammonium chloride Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Ammonium sulfate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Basic slag Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    CAN provides both calcium and nitrate nitrogen. The calcium acts as a liming agent, helping neutralize soil acidity, making CAN suitable for acidic soils compared to ammonium sulfate or urea.

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