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Detailed explanation-1: -If the material is basic or alkaline, the red litmus paper turns blue. In acidic solutions, litmus turns red, while in simple solutions, it turns blue.
Detailed explanation-2: -Litmus is an acid-base indicator which changes its colour when exposed to an acidic or basic solution. Blue litmus paper turns red in an acidic solution and red litmus paper turns blue in a basic solution. Since vinegar is acidic, it turns blue litmus paper to red.
Detailed explanation-3: -Nitric acid turns red litmus solution blue.
Detailed explanation-4: -So, Acids turn blue litmus red whereas bases turn red litmus blue.
Detailed explanation-5: -Answer: Solution 10: When blue litmus paper is dipped in a solution and it remains blue it shows that the solution is either basic or neutral in nature.