Potash Feldspar releases less amount of K, because
A. Less rupture of Si-O-Al bonds
B. Less K reserve
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
Answer: Option A
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Potassium feldspar refers to several minerals in the feldspar group containing potassium.It is observed the rate of K uptake by the plant is usually greater than the rate of K release from the weathering of feldspar it is because of less rupture of Si-O-Al bonds.
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