An aqueous solution turns red litmus solution blue. Excess addition of which of the following solution would reverse the change?

  • A
    Baking powder
  • B
    Hydrochloric acid
  • C
    Ammonium hydroxide solution
  • D
    Lime

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$(ii)$ It ionises in the solution.
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