Question

What is the color of Methyl Orange in acidic and basic mediums respectively?

Answer 1

Methyl orange

• Methyl orange is a synthetic indicator.
• The color of methyl orange in a basic medium is yellow.
• The color of methyl orange is red in an acidic medium.

Structure of methyl orange

Hence, the color of methyl orange in the basic solution is yellow and in the acidic solution is red.