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An aqueous solution turns red litmus solution blue. Excess addition of which of the following solutions would revers the change ?

A

Baking powder

B

Lime

C

Ammonium hydroxide solution

D

Hydrochloric acid

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D
The aqueous solution is of basic nature since red litmus changes to blue. The reaction can be reversed (to change to acidic solution) by adding excess of hydrochloric acid.
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