Chemistry, asked by sabatabassum10, 1 year ago

give examples for use of olfactory indicator in daily life

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Answered by prmkulk1978
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Olfactory Indicators :
Those substances whose smell or odour change in acidic or basic medium are called olfactory Indicators.
Principle : It works on the principle that when an acid or base is added, its smell cannot be detected.
Examples :
1. Onion : 
Onion has a characteristics smell.
When a basic solution is added like NaOH  is added to cloth strip treated with onion , then onion smell cannot be detected .
2. Vanilla Extract :
vanilla has a characteristics pleasant smell.
When a basic solution is added like NaOH  is added to vanilla  extract, vanilla smell cannot be detected .
Answered by Bramhapuli633
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Answer:

Explanation:

Olfactoty indicators are also used in laboratory to check whether the solution is acidic or basic by a process called " Olfactory Titrarion"

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