Turmeric stain on a shirt changes to ______ colour, when it is washed with soap.

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Red

Turmeric is a natural indicator. Its colour changes from yellow to red in basic medium.
Soaps are basic in nature. So when a turmeric stain is washed with a soap solution, the stain colour changes to red.

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Turmeric stain on a shirt changes to ______ colour, when it is washed with soap.

Red Turmeric is a natural indicator. Its colour changes from yellow to red in basic medium. Soaps are basic in nature. So when a turmeric stain is washed with a soap solution, the stain colour changes to red.

Red

Turmeric is a natural indicator. Its colour changes from yellow to red in basic medium.
Soaps are basic in nature. So when a turmeric stain is washed with a soap solution, the stain colour changes to red.