Which of the following statements shows the property of an acid?
It turns blue litmus to red
It is sour in taste
It has no effect on red litmus
All of the above.

Academic Chemistry NCERT Class 10

Correct Answer: (d) All of the above.

Explanation: Acids are sour in taste and acid turns blue litmus red. Thus, it has no effect on red litmus.

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