What is the action of litmus on ethanol?
- A. Litmus is neutral towards ethanol ✓
- B. Ethanol turns blue litmus to red; confirming acidic nature of ethanol
- C. Ethanol turns red litmus to blue; confirming basic nature of ethanol
- D. Ethanol decolorizes litmus through bleaching action
Correct Answer: A. Litmus is neutral towards ethanol
Explanation
Ethanol is a neutral compound. It does not affect the colour of blue or red litmus paper.
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