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Question
Turmeric is a natural indicator. On adding its paste to acid and base separately, which colours would be observed
Options
Yellow in both acid and base
Yellow in acid and red in the base
Pink in acid and yellow in base
Red in acid and blue in base
Solution
Yellow in acid and red in the base
Explanation:
Turmeric paste is yellow in colour. So it remains yellow in acid and changes its colour to red in the base.
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