Question

a solution Y when treated with blue litmus paper does not show any change but when phenolphthalein is added to it The color changes to pink .what could be the nature of the solution?give reasons​

Answer 1

Answer:

Basic

It is because blue litmus paper doesn't change its colour when base is added to it, and also, when phenolphthalein is added to a base then its turns then phenolphthalein turns pink.

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Answer 2

Answer:

• The nature of the solution is basic.

Explanation:

Alkaline/basic solution when treated with blue litmus paper, remains same it will show no change, remains blue color only.

When Phenolphthalein is treated with basic/alkaline it turns to pink color.

Hence, the nature of the solution is basic.

Must know:

Indicator:     Neutral:    Acidic:    Basic:

Litmus          Purple      Red         Blue

Methyl orange  Orange  Pink     Yellow

Phenolphthalein  Colorless  Colorless  Pink

Phenolphthalein   Pink   Colorless  Pink

[Alkaline]