The different colors of litmus in acidic, neutral and basic solutions are respectively:

• (A) Red, Orange, Blue
• (B) Blue, Violet, Red
• (C) Red, Colourless, Blue
• (D) Red, Violet, Blue

Litmus is a common pH indicator used to determine the acidity or basicity of a solution. It changes color based on the pH level of the solution it is placed in.

Color Changes of Litmus

In different types of solutions, litmus exhibits the following colors:

• Acidic solutions: Litmus turns red.
• Neutral solutions: Litmus remains purple (not listed in options).
• Basic solutions: Litmus turns blue.

Correct Answer

Based on this information, the correct answer to the question is:

(A) Red, Orange, Blue is incorrect. The correct sequence is Red for acidic, Purple for neutral, and Blue for basic. However, since neutral is not an option, the closest correct answer is:

(D) Red, Violet, Blue as it indicates red for acidic and blue for basic, with violet representing neutral.