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Which of the following statement is true for acids?

A

Bitter and change red litmus to blue

B

sour and change red litmus to blue

C

sour and change blue litmus to red

D

Bitter and change blue litmus to red

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C
Acids are those chemical substances which have a sour taste and turn blue litmus solution to red. On the other hand bases are bitter in taste and soapy to touch and turn red litmus solution to blue.
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