A solution ‘X’ gives orange colour when a drop of it falls on pH paper, while another solution ‘Y’ gives bluish colour when a drop of it falls on pH paper. What is the nature of both the solutions? Determine the pH of solutions ‘X’ and ‘Y’.

Academic Chemistry NCERT Class 10

Solution X is an acidic solution.

Solution Y is a basic solution.

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pH Value :

Solution X gives orange colour, hence, its pH value should lie between 1-2.

Solution Y gives bluish colour, hence its pH value should lie between 10-11.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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