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The uses of litmus paper to find out the pH of solution. i.e., to check whether the solution is acidic, basic or neutral. Red litmus always turn to blue if the solution is basic. Blue litmus always turn to red if the solution acidic. They don't change their colour, if the solution is neutral. (7pH).

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