Sunita performed the following experiment by taking few solutions and methyl orange indicator. Identify X, Y and Z in her experiment.

Options

A. X `to` Acid, Y `to` Base, Z `to` Acid
B. X `to` Base, Y `to` Acid, Z `to` Base
C. X `to` Base, Y `to` Base, Z `to` Acid
D. X `to` Base, Y `to` Acid, Z `to` Acid

Answer

A

Explanation

Solution X is an acid as it turns methyl orange indicator red.
Solution Y is a base which turns methyl orange indicator yellow.
Solution Z is an acid which turns methyl orange indicator red.