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Question
A solution changes the colour of turmeric indicator from yellow to red. The solution is ______.
Options
basic
acidic
neutral
either neutral or acidic
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Solution
A solution changes the colour of turmeric indicator from yellow to red. The solution is basic.
Explanation:
Basic solutions change the colour of turmeric indicator from yellow to red.
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