Question

The solution in which the color of the litmus paper does not change

• A. Acidic solution
• B. Highly acidic solution
• C. Basic solution
• D. Neutral solution

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Neutral solution

Explanation of the correct answer:

The correct answer is option D:

1. A neutral solution (pH = 7) is one that has neither an acidic nor a basic character.
2. For instance, a salt that is produced when a strong acid and a strong base react is neutral in nature.
3. Consequently, this solution has no effect on the color of the litmus paper.

Explanation of the incorrect answers:

Option A:

1. The blue litmus paper turns red, indicating that the substance is acidic and the red litmus paper does not change.

Option B:

1. The blue litmus paper turns red when something is highly acidic and the red litmus paper does not change.

Option C:

1. The red litmus paper becomes blue when the substance is basic or alkaline and the blue litmus paper does not change.