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Phenolphthalein shows different colours in acid and base because it is
Aa weak acid itself
Ban inert gas
Ca neutral salt
Da strong base
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. a weak acid itself
An indicator is a weak acid HIn whose un-ionised form and conjugate base In- have different colours.
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