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An acid type indicator, Hln differes in colour from its conjugate base (In-) . The human eye is sensitive to colour differences only when the ratio [In-]/[HIn] is greater than 10 or smaller than 0.1. What should be the minimum change in the pH of the solution to observe a complete colour change (Ka=1.0×10-5) ?
ChemistryIonic EquilibriumJEE Main
Options:
  • A 4
  • B 2
  • C 6
  • D 1
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The correct answer is: 2
The two conditions when colour of indicator will be visible are derived by
pH=pKa+log[In-][HIn]
(i) pH = 5 + log 10 = 6
(ii) pH = 5 + log 0.1 = 4
Thus, minimum change in pH = 2.

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