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Effect on Indicators by Acids and Bases

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An element E reacts with water to form a solution which turns phenolphthalein soluiton pink. The element E is most likely ot be:

(a) S

(b) Ca

(c) C

(d) Ag

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Answer :

(b) Ca
Calcium is the metal that can react with water to form calcium hydroxide, which is basic in nature. Hence it turns phenolphthalein solution pink.

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