Chemistry · Acids, Bases and Indicators
A student tests three colorless liquids X, Y, and Z with indicator papers/solutions and records the following observations: • Liquid X: Turns blue litmus red; turns methyl orange red; no color change with phenolphthalein. • Liquid Y: No effect on litmus; stays orange with methyl orange; no color change with phenolphthalein. • Liquid Z: Turns red litmus blue; turns methyl orange yellow; turns phenolphthalein pink. Which option correctly identifies the nature of X, Y, and Z?
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- 1X is a base, Y is an acid, Z is neutral
- 2X is neutral, Y is an acid, Z is a base
- 3X is an acid, Y is neutral, Z is a base✓
- 4X is a base, Y is neutral, Z is an acid
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X is an acid, Y is neutral, Z is a base
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