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Effect on Indicators by Acids and Bases

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Which of the following are used as an indicator for identifying acids and bases:

A

Litmus paper

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B

Tumeric

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C

Methyl orange

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D

All are examples of indicators.

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Solution

The correct option is D
All are examples of indicators.

Litmus is a natural indicator, turmeric is anaother such indicator.

And methyl orange is a synthetic indicator.

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