Question

Bases turn methyl orange indicator

• A. red
• B. green
• C. yellow
• D. blue

Answer 1

The correct option is C

yellow

Explanation for the correct option-

(C): Indicators - These are special types of chemicals used to determine the nature of the given chemical or solution.

For example - Litmus, methyl orange, etc.

Effect of chemicals on methyl orange -

• Methyl orange turns red in an acidic solution.
• Methyl orange turns yellow in the basic solution.
• Methyl orange remains the same in a neutral solution.

Explanation for the incorrect options-

(A) Red - Acid are the substances that give hydrogen ions in an aqueous solution and turns blue litmus red.

(B) Green - pH turns green in neutral solution.

(D) Blue - Bases are the substances that give hydroxyl ions in an aqueous solution and turn red litmus blue.

Hence, option (C) is correct. Bases turn methyl orange indicator yellow.