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An acid type indicator, Hln differes in colour from its conjugate base . The human eye is sensitive to colour differences only when the ratio 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 ?
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2
The two conditions when colour of indicator will be visible are derived by
pH = 5 + log 10 = 6
pH = 5 + log 0.1 = 4
Thus, minimum change in pH = 2.
pH = 5 + log 10 = 6
pH = 5 + log 0.1 = 4
Thus, minimum change in pH = 2.
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