Given below are two statements
Statement I: Al (OH)₂⁺ ion is predominant in soil between pH 4.7 & 6.5.
Statement II: Al³⁺ ion is predominant in soil pH below 4.7.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

Correct option is A

Aluminum exists in different forms depending on soil pH. Between 4.7 and 6.5, the hydrolyzed form Al(OH)₂⁺ predominates. Below pH 4.7, free Al³⁺ ions dominate, which are toxic to plant roots. Hence, both statements are scientifically correct based on soil chemistry principles.