Question

What happens when you keep blue and red litmus paper into the solution of baking soda?

• A. Blue litmus turns red, red litmus remains unchanged
• B. Red litmus turns blue, blue litmus remains unchanged
• C. Both the litmus paper remains unchanged
• D. Blue litmus turns red, red litmus turns blue

Answer 1

The correct option is B Red litmus turns blue, blue litmus remains unchanged

Red litmus paper turns blue when the solution is basic in nature. Baking soda is basic in nature and hence, the red litmus paper turns blue and blue litmus remains the same.