Question

Reema prepared an indicator paper by dipping a paper strip in solution X. She put a few drops of an unknown solution Y which contains H+ ions less than OH- ions on this paper. She observed that the colour of paper turned yellow. What could be the solution X?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Methyl Orange

Explanation:

A solution which contains H+ ions less than OH- ions is a base.

Methyl Orange turns yellow when a basic solution is added.

Hence solution X is Methyl Orange

Answer 2

Answer:

methyl orange

Explanation:

solution Y is basic because it has $H^{+}$ ions is in less concentration than $OH^{-}$ions

So, the indicator is methyl orange