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MHT CET · Chemistry · Ionic Equilibrium

Which among the following salts turns blue litmus red in its aqueous solution?

  1. A KCN
  2. B \(\mathrm{Na}_2 \mathrm{CO}_3\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{NaNO}_3\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{CuCl}_2\)
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(D) \(\mathrm{CuCl}_2\)

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\(\mathrm{CuCl}_2\): Salt of weak base (\(\mathrm{Cu(OH)_2}\)) and strong acid (\(\mathrm{HCl}\)). Aqueous solution is acidic, turning blue litmus red.