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Litmus Action on Substances

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solutions turn red litmus blue.

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Acidic

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Basic

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Neutral

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Solution

The correct option is B Basic
Litmus is an acid-base indicator that helps to distinguish if a substance is an acid or a base. An acidic solution turns blue litmus red, whereas a basic solution turns red litmus blue.

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