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Question
On adding phenolphthalein indicator to a colourless solution, no change is observed. What is the nature of this solution?
Options
Basic
Either acidic or basic
Either acidic or neutral
Either basic or neutral
Solution
Either acidic or neutral
Explanation:
The Colour of the phenolphthalein does not change with an acidic or neutral solution.
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