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The indicators litmus paper, phenolphthalein, and methyl orange are commonly used in


A

Hospitals.

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Homes.

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C

Laboratories.

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Airports.

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Solution

The correct option is C

Laboratories.


The explanation for the correct answer

Option C

  • Indicators are substances that change color when they are added to acidic or basic solutions.
  • Litmus paper, Phenolphthalein, and methyl orange are all indicators that are commonly used in the laboratory to determine the pH of a solution.
  • Litmus papers are either blue or red in color.
  • The acidic solution turns blue litmus to red and the basic solution turns red litmus to blue.
  • Phenolphthalein turns pink if it meets with a basic solution and stays colorless if it meets with an acidic solution.
  • Methyl orange turns orange if it meets with an acidic solution and stays yellow if it meets with a basic solution.

Conclusion: Hence Option C is correct, the indicators litmus paper, phenolphthalein, and methyl orange are commonly used in laboratories.


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