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Name the source from which litmus solution is obtained. What is the use of this solution?
Name the source from which litmus solution is obtained. What is the use of this solution?
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Litmus is extracted from lichens. It has a mauve (purple) colour in distilled water. When added to an acidic solution, it turns red and when added to a basic solution, it turns blue. So, it is used to test the acidic or basic nature of solutions.
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