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Question
When a solution is added to vanilla extract, then the characteristic smell of vanilla cannot be detected. State whether the given solution is an acid or a base.
Solution
When a basic solution is added to vanilla extract, it destroys the characteristic smell of vanilla. Conversely, it is retained in an acidic solution. Hence, the given solution is a base.
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