alleryStart learning →Phenolphthalein added to a basic solution turns
Ablue
Bgrey
Cwhite
Dpink
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. pink
1. Phenolphthalein is a synthetic acid base indicator.
2. It stays colourless in acidic or neutral solutions.
3. In a basic solution it turns pink.
_Source: AP/TS SCERT Class 10 Physical Science, "Acids, Bases and Salts"_
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