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An element E reacts with water to form a solution that turns phenolphthalein solution pink. The element E is most likely to be:
CBSE | Chemistry | Class 10 | Exercise 1 | Lakhmir Singh | Metals and Non Metals
An element E reacts with water to form a solution that turns phenolphthalein solution pink. The element E is most likely to be:

(a) S

(b) Ca

(c) C

(d) Ag

Solution:

Option (b) is the answer. Calcium is a metal that reacts with water to generate calcium hydroxide, a basic compound found in nature. As a result, the phenolphthalein solution turns pink.

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