A neutral solution turns litmus paper from _ to ___.

red, blue

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blue, red

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yellow, red

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none of these

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Solution

The correct option is D none of these
A neutral solution is a solution which is neither acidic or basic in nature ( pH = 7). It is formed by the reaction of strong acid and strong base and is neutral in nature. Hence, it does not change the colour of the litmus paper. Answer is D - None of the these.

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