Clove oil is used as an olfactory indicator. If its smell stays strong in solution X but becomes weak in solution Y, what can be concluded about the nature of the two solutions?

Subject: General Awareness | Topic: Science | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

1. (A) Solution X is acidic and solution Y is basic
2. (B) Solution X is basic and solution Y is acidic
3. (C) Both solutions X and Y are basic
4. (D) Both solutions X and Y are acidic

Verified Answer

Option (A): Solution X is acidic and solution Y is basic

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