Methyl orange indicator turns_____________________?

Correct answer: A. Orange yellow in alkaline medium

  • A. Orange yellow in alkaline medium
  • B. Orange yellow in acidic medium
  • C. Colourless in acidic medium
  • D. Colourless in basic medium

Explanation

Methyl orange is red in acidic solution and changes through orange to yellow as the solution becomes alkaline. Hence its alkaline-end colour is orange-yellow, while colourless is not its characteristic colour.

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