When phenolphthalein gives pink colour in the given salt solution the salt solution will be:
A
acidic
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B
basic
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C
neutral
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D
phenolphthalein does not give pink colour in solution
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Solution
The correct option is B basic Phenolphthalein is an indicator often used in acid-base titrations. It turns colourless in acidic medium and pink in basic medium.