On adding phenolphthalein indicator to a colourless solution, no change is observed. What is the nature of this solution?

Basic

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Either acidic or basic

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Either acidic or neutral

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Either basic or neutral

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The correct option is D Either acidic or neutral
With acidic/neutral solutions, colour of phenolphthalein indicator will not change.

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On adding phenolphthalein indicator to a colourless solution, no change is observed. What is the nature of this solution?

The correct option is D Either acidic or neutralWith acidic/neutral solutions, colour of phenolphthalein indicator will not change.

The correct option is D Either acidic or neutral
With acidic/neutral solutions, colour of phenolphthalein indicator will not change.