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Question
The colour of methyl orange indicator in a solution is yellow. The pH of this solution is likely to be:
(a) 7
(b) less than 7
(c) 0
(d) more than 7
Solution
more than 7
Basic or alkaline solutions turn a methyl orange indicator yellow. Thus, the pH of the solution is likely to be more than 7.
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