The colour of the pH paper strip turned red when it was dipped into a sample. The sample could be:

(1)dilute sodium bicarbonate solution(2)tap water
(3) dilute sodium hydroxide solution(4) dilute hydrochloric acid


Correct answer: (4) dilute hydrochloric acid.

Explanation: Bases turn red litmus to blue and acids turn blue litmus to red. Hence, dilute hydrochloric acid will turn blue litmus to red.

Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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