A strip of absolutely clear cloth is sprayed with onion juice. The strip is then rubbed with

few drops of hydrochloric acid. Will the strip smell like onion? Give a reason for your answer.

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yes the smell of onions remain same. because acid does not change the odour while base change the odour of the onions as onion is an olfactory indicator.

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A strip of absolutely clear cloth is sprayed with onion juice. The strip is then rubbed with few drops of hydrochloric acid. Will the strip smell like onion? Give a reason for your answer.

yes the smell of onions remain same. because acid does not change the odour while base change the odour of the onions as onion is an olfactory indicator.

A strip of absolutely clear cloth is sprayed with onion juice. The strip is then rubbed with

few drops of hydrochloric acid. Will the strip smell like onion? Give a reason for your answer.