Which of the following is not a property of an acid according to Robert Boyle?a)turns blue Litmus redb)sour in tastec)neutralize basesd)bitter in tasteCorrect answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

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Which of the following is not a property of an acid according to Robert Boyle?

a)
turns blue Litmus red
b)
sour in taste
c)
neutralize bases
d)
bitter in taste

Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

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According to Robert Boyle, acids are the substances which have a sour taste, turns blue Litmus red, liberate hydrogen with metals conduct electricity in aqueous solution and neutralize bases. They do not have a bitter taste.

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