Question

Hydrochloric acid what is the effect on phenolphthalein ?

Answer 1

Answer:

HCl is an acid. ... So dilute HCl solution has no effect on phenolphthalein solution as it remains colorless in acidic solution. Methyl orange indicator would turn dilute HCl solution to reddish pink color. Dilute HCl solution would turn blue litmus paper to red color.

Answer 2

Answer:

So dilute HCl solution has no effect on phenolphthalein solution as it remains colorless in acidic solution. Methyl orange indicator would turn dilute HCl solution to reddish pink color. Dilute HCl solution would turn blue litmus paper to red color.