Turmeric is a natural indicator. On adding its paste to acid and base

• GC Acids Bases Salts

Turmeric is a natural indicator. On adding its paste to acid and base separately, which colours would be observed

1. Yellow in both acid and base.
2. Yellow in acid and red in base.
3. Pink in acid and yellow in base.
4. Red in acid and blue in base.

Answer

Turmeric paste is yellow in acidic solution and turns red in basic solution.

The correct option is B.