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Which of the following is true about ammonia solution in methylbenzene?
A
Has pH value more than 7
B
No change on red litmus paper
C
Ionises partially to produce hydroxide ions
D
Ammonium ions and hydroxide ions move freely in the solution
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Methylbenzene is a non-polar solvent. In methylbenzene, hydrogen chloride dissolves but do not ionize therefore, solution has no effect on either blue and red litmus paper.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ammonia is alkaline in nature. Hence when red litmus paper is dipped in ammonia it changes the colour of the litmus to blue.

Detailed explanation-3: -Dry ammonia gas has no action on litmus paper but a solution of ammonia in water turns red litmus paper blue.

Detailed explanation-4: -Testing for ammonia Ammonia turns damp red litmus paper blue.

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