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Question
Phenolphthalein is a synthetic indicator and its colours in acidic and basic solutions, respectively are
Options
red and blue
blue and red
pink and colourless
colourless and pink
Solution
colourless and pink
Explanation:
Phenolphthalein remains colourless in acidic solution and turns pink in basic solution.
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