Consider this reaction: KOH + HBr - -> KBr + H2O

Which statement is most likely true about KOH?

A) It turns blue litmus red.

B) It turns clear phenolphthalein pink.

C) It reacts with metals to form hydrogen gas.

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Chemistry

Andres Weber

2 February, 22:55

Consider this reaction: KOH + HBr - -> KBr + H2O

Which statement is most likely true about KOH?

A) It turns blue litmus red.

B) It turns clear phenolphthalein pink.

C) It reacts with metals to form hydrogen gas.

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Nathaniel Wilkins · Answer 1

B) It turns clear phenolphthalein pink.

Explanation:

KOH is a basic solution.

It turns red litmus paper turns blue.

It turns clear phenolphthalein pink.

The reagent which reacts with metals to form hydrogen gas is acid.

So, the right choice is:

B) It turns clear phenolphthalein pink.

Mylie Christian · Answer 2

Answer : the answer is B

Explanation: it turns clear phenolphthein pink

Consider this reaction: KOH + HBr - -> KBr + H2OWhich statement is most likely true about KOH?A) It turns blue litmus red.B) It turns clear phenolphthalein pink.C) It reacts with metals to form hydrogen gas.

Consider this reaction: KOH + HBr - -> KBr + H2O

Which statement is most likely true about KOH?

A) It turns blue litmus red.

B) It turns clear phenolphthalein pink.

C) It reacts with metals to form hydrogen gas.