Ammonia is ______ in nature since it turns red litmus blue.

neutral

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slightly acidic

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basic

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highly acidic

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Solution

The correct option is C basic
Ammonia is the common ingredient in most household cleaners. It turns red litmus paper blue. The substances which turn red litmus blue are basic in nature. Therefore ammonia is basic in nature.

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