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You have three test tubes: one with dilute HCl, one with NaOH solution, and one with distilled water. Using both red and blue litmus papers, which observation correctly identifies the test tube containing the acidic solution?

Asked in RRB JE CBT 2 (CMA) · 2026
Ionic Equilibrium · Chemistry
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Acids produce hydrogen ions in aqueous solution, while bases supply hydroxide ions or accept protons.

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Option B — No change in red, turns blue litmus red

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