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A yellow stain of turmeric containing curry on a white shirt turns red when soap solution is scrubbed on it. This shows that soap solution is :

A

basic

B

acidic

C

neutral

D

sour

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To determine the nature of the soap solution based on the color change of turmeric on a white shirt, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Stain**: The stain on the white shirt is yellow due to turmeric, which is commonly used in curry. 2. **Understand Turmeric as an Indicator**: Turmeric acts as a natural pH indicator. It changes color depending on the pH of the solution it comes in contact with. 3. **Color Change in Different pH**: - In acidic and neutral solutions, turmeric remains yellow. - In basic solutions, turmeric changes color from yellow to red. 4. **Observation of the Stain**: When the soap solution is scrubbed on the turmeric stain, the color changes from yellow to red. 5. **Conclusion**: Since the turmeric stain turns red upon contact with the soap solution, it indicates that the soap solution is basic in nature. ### Final Answer: The soap solution is **basic**. ---
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