COMEDK · Chemistry · 22. p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
Urea is preferred to ammonium sulphate as a nitrogenous fertiliser because
- A it is more soluble in water
- B it is cheaper than ammonium sulphate
- C it is quite stable
- D it does not cause acidity in the soil
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(D) it does not cause acidity in the soil
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Urea is preferred to ammonium sulphate as a nitrogenous fertiliser because it does not cause acidity in the soil.
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