Rust (iron oxide), when dissolved in water, turns red litmus blue indicating that the solution is in nature.

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The correct option is B basic
Metallic oxides are basic in nature and turn red litmus to blue.

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(a) All substances are either acidic or basic.
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State whether the following statements are true or false. Correct the false statements.
(a) All substances are either acidic or basic.
(b) A compound if acidic will turn all indicators red
(c) Lime water turns red litmus blue
(d) Common salt dissolved in water turns blue litmus red
(e) Phenolphthalein is a natural indicator
(f) Calamine can be used to treat ant’s sting
(g) Lemon water is basic in nature

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Rust (iron oxide), when dissolved in water, turns red litmus blue indicating that the solution is in nature.

The correct option is B basicMetallic oxides are basic in nature and turn red litmus to blue.

The correct option is B basic
Metallic oxides are basic in nature and turn red litmus to blue.