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What are olfactory indicators?


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Olfactory Indicators:

  1. An object that changes in scent when combined with an acidic or basic solution is known as an olfactory indicator.
  2. Through a procedure called olfactory titration, these sorts of indicators are employed in labs to determine whether a particular solution is basic or acidic.

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  1. Some compounds alter in scent when placed in acidic or basic solutions.
  2. They are referred to as olfactory indicators.
  3. The olfactory markers emit a distinctive aroma.
  4. This fragrance in olfactory markers changes in an acidic or basic solution, which aids us in determining the nature of a specific sample solution.

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