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Question
Differentiate between:
Action on indicators or dry ammonia gas and aqueous ammonia
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Solution
| Dry ammonia | Aqueous ammonia |
| Dry ammonia is neutral to indicators. | Aqueous ammonia shows alkaline or basic behaviour with indicators. It turns red li tmus blue. |
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