The diagram gives the pH readings for the soil in two sections of a garden, X and Y. X: $\text{pH }7.0$ Y: $\text{pH }5.5$ Lime is applied to neutralise the soil in one section of the garden. Which section of the garden should receive the lime, and what is the reason?
- AX, because lime is acidic
- BX, because lime is basic
- CY, because lime is acidic
- DY, because lime is basic