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Question
Which of the following statements is true for acids?
Options
Bitter and change red litmus to blue
Sour and change red litmus to blue
Sour and change blue litmus to red
Bitter and change blue litmus to red
Solution
Sour and change blue litmus to red
Explanation -
Both are the characteristics of acids.
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