The ‘green rust’ of copper is scrapped and dissolved in water. When litmus paper is dipped in it, what will be the change in colour ?

Purple to red

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Red to blue

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Green to purple

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blue to green

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Solution

The correct option is B
Red to blue

Copper oxide is the green rust. It is basic in nature and will turn red litmus paper blue.

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