Five solutions A, B, C, D and E when tested with universal indicator showed pH as 4, 1, 11, 7 and 9, respectively. Which solution is
(a) neutral?
(b) strongly alkaline?
(c) strongly acidic?
(d) weakly acidic?
(e) weakly alkaline?
Arrange the pH in increasing order of hydrogen-ion concentration.
An organic compound ′A′(C3H4) on hydration in presence of H2SO4/HgSO4 gives white crystalline product (D) with sodium hydrogensulphite. It gives negative Tollen's test and positive iodoforn's test. On drastic oxidation ′B′ gives compound ′C′(C2H4O2) along with formic acid. Identify compounds ′A′,′B′ and ′C′ and explain all the reactions.