alleryWhat happens to potassium iodide-starch solution in the nitrite gas test?
AIt turns blue
BIt turns yellow
CIt turns red
DIt turns clear
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. It turns blue
Nitrogen dioxide from the nitrite test turns potassium iodide-starch solution blue.
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