Blue litmus turns red in a solution. The solution is likely: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Blue litmus turns red in a solution. The solution is likely:
A. Neutral
B. Acidic
C. Basic
D. Saline
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Acids turn blue litmus red; bases turn red litmus blue. Litmus is a purple dye extracted from lichens, used as an indicator. pH < 4.5 red, > 8.3 blue, intermediate purple. Neutral solution (pH 7) does not change the color of litmus significantly. This is a simple test for acid-base nature.

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