When phenolphthalein is added to an acidic solution, it gives
A
Pink colour
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B
Red colour
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C
Blue colour
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D
No colour
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Solution
The correct option is D
No colour
Phenolphthalein is often used as an indicator in acid-base solutions. For this application, it turns colourless in acidic solutions and pink in basic solutions.