Q299
The value of Von Bemmelen factor is
A.
1.724
AnswerB.
1.200
C.
2.290
D.
2.000
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The “Von Bemmelen factor” is based on the assumption that organic matter contains 58% of organic carbon. The literature indicates that the proportion of organic C in soil organic matter for a range of soils is highly variable.The value of the Von Bemmelen factor is 1.724.