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Mention the effect of litmus paper on aqueous solution of ammonia.

The effect of litmus paper on aqueous solution of ammonia:

i. Dry ammonia gas does not show any effect on litmus paper.


ii. But aqueous solution turns red litmus paper into blue.


iii. This indicates that aqueous solution of ammonia shows basic nature.


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