Two solutions A and B have pH values of 3.0 and 9.5 respectively. Which of these will turn litmus solution from blue to red and which will turn phenolphthalein from colourless to pink?
ChemistryClass 10ICSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
Solution A is having a pH of 3.0 so it will be acidic as it is lesser than 7. Thus it will change the litmus solution from blue to red and the solution B is basic as it is having a value of pH 9.5 it will turn phenolphthalein from colourless to pink.