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What is the effect of oxygen gas on litmus paper?

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Litmus paper is an indicator that helps to identify acids and bases.
In acidic solutions, it turns into red color.
In basic solutions, it turns into blue color.
Explanation of effect on oxygen paper:
Oxygen(21%) is the second-largest constituent of air after nitrogen(78%).
Oxygen is a neutral gas.
It doesn't show its effect on litmus paper because it is neither acidic nor basic in nature.

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