Question

Will Ethanol solution turn red litmus paper blue? Explain.

Answer 1

Effect of Ethanol on Litmus paper:

• Ethanol / Ethyl alcohol(${\mathrm{C}}_2{\mathrm{H}}_5\mathrm{OH}$) solution will not turn blue litmus paper to red.
• Ethanol solution is neutral(neither acts as an acid or a base) in nature and it does not bring any change in the colour of litmus whether it is blue or red.

Therefore, Ethanol solution will not turn red litmus paper to blue.