The pH range for strongly alkaline soils is

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  1. 7.4 - 7.8
  2. 7.9 - 8.4
  3. 8.5 - 9.0
  4. > 9

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Option 3 : 8.5 - 9.0
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Classification of soil pH ranges is as follows:

Denomination pH range
Ultra acid < 3.5
Extremely acid 3.5–4.4
Very strongly acid 4.5–5.0
Strongly acid 5.1–5.5
Moderately acid 5.6–6.0
Slightly acid 6.1–6.5
Neutral 6.6–7.3
Slightly alkaline 7.4–7.8
Moderately alkaline 7.9–8.4
Strongly alkaline 8.5–9.0
Very strongly alkaline > 9.0
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