Q.

An aqueous solution ‘A’ turns phenolphthalein solution pink. On addition of an aqueous solution ‘B’ to ‘A’, the pink colour disappears. The following statement is true for solution ‘A’ and ‘B’

1 A is strongly basic and B is a weak base  
2 A is strongly acidic and B is a weak acid.  
3 A has pH greater than 7 and B has pH less than 7  
4 A has pH less than 7 and B has pH greater than 7  

Ans.

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Phenolphthalein solution turns pink in basic solutions. Hence, solution A lies in the pH range of above 7. On adding solution B, the pink colour disappears, hence it has a pH less than 7.