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Name the source from which litmus solution is obtained. What is the use of this solution?

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asked Jan 19, 2018 in Science by Rohit Singh (61,782 points) ● 35 ● 133 ● 357
Name the source from which litmus solution is obtained. What is the use of this solution?

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answered Jan 19, 2018 by sameer (82,980 points) ● 5 ● 11 ● 37
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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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