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What will be the action of the following substances on litmus paper? Dry HCl gas, Moistened NH3 gas, Lemon juice, Carbonated soft drink, Curd, Soap solution.

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(i) Dry HCl gas: No change on litmus paper

(ii) Moistened NH_{3} gas (basic): Red litmus will turn blue.

(iii) Lemon Juice (contains citric acid): Blue litmus will turn red.

(iv) Carbonated soft drinks (contains carbonic acid): Blue litmus will turn red.

(v) Curd (contains lactic acid): Blue litmus will turn red.

(vi) Soap solution (basic): Red litmus will turn blue.

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