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An indicator that turns RED in acidic solution and BLUE in basic solution is:

AMethyl orange
BPhenolphthalein
CLitmus
DUniversal indicator
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Litmus
1. Litmus is the classic red↔blue indicator. 2. Red litmus turns blue in BASE; blue litmus turns red in ACID. 3. Phenolphthalein is colourless in acid, PINK in base. 4. Methyl orange is red in acid and yellow in base. _Source: NCERT Class 10 Science Ch 2 §2.1.1 Indicators_
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