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Effect on Indicators by Acids and Bases

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The indicator which produces a pink colour in an alkaline solution is:
(a) methyl orange
(b) turmeric paper
(c) phenolphthalein
(d) litmus paper

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Solution

(c) phenolphthalein

Phenolphthalein produces a pink colour in an alkali solution.

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