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State whether the following statement is True or False. The colour of phenolphthalein changes from colourless to pink in an acidic medium.

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Question

State whether the following statement is True or False.

The colour of phenolphthalein changes from colourless to pink in an acidic medium.

True or False
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Solution

This statement is false.

Explanation:

Phenolphthalein remains colourless in an acidic medium; it changes from colourless to pink only in a basic medium.

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Chapter 3: Acids, Bases and Salts - Intext Question [Page 62]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 3 Acids, Bases and Salts
Intext Question | Q 1. (vi) | Page 62
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