Question

A few drops of phenolphthalein indicator were added to an unknown solution X. It acquired a pink color. Now another unknown solution Y was added to it drop-wise and the solution became colorless. What are the solutions X and Y
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Solution X is a base and Y is an acidic solution
Solution X is acid and Y is a base solution
Solution X is a base and Y is a neutral salt solution
Solution X is acid and Y is a neutral salt solution

Answer 1

Answer:

a) solution x is a base and y is an acidic solution

Explanation:

1. A is basic in nature as phenolphthalein has imparted pink color to it.
2. Solution B is acid as it has made solution A colorless by neutralizing its basic nature.