JAMB Chemistry 2008 Question 34

Question 34

Halogens

Use the diagram to answer questions 33 and 34.
The colour of the fountain water is

Diagram for this question
  1. A.blue
  2. B.orange
  3. C.red
  4. D.yellow.
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Answer: C (red)

Explanation

Hydrogen chloride dissolves to form hydrochloric acid, which turns the blue litmus in the water red.