Source: Extra Practice

If Manisha is blindfolded. She is given to unknown solutions to test and determine whether they are acidic or basic. The indicator Manisha should use to test the solutions is

Options

Option A

Turmeric

Option B

China rose

Option C

Litmus paper

Option D is correct

Olfactory indicator

Explanation

Olfactory indicators change their smell in acidic or basic media. Since Manisha is blindfolded, she cannot see color changes, making an olfactory indicator suitable for her to distinguish between acidic and basic solutions by smell.