Phenolphthalein shows blue colour in acidic medium.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
An indicator is a substance that changes its color in an acidic and basic solution.
Phenolphthalein is used as an indicator in acid-base titrations.
It turns pink if it meets with a basic solution and it stays colorless if it meets with an acidic solution.
Therefore the given statement is false.

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