Litmus, a natural dye is an extract of

• GC Acids Bases Salts

Litmus, a natural dye is an extract of which of the following?

1. China rose (Gudhal)
2. Beetroot
3. Lichen
4. Blue berries (Jamun

Answer

Litmus is a mauve (purple) colour pigment obtained from Lichens. It turns red when added to acidic solution and blue when added to a basic solution.

The correct option is C.