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An alkali is titrated against an acid with methyl orange as indicator, which of the following is a correct combination?
ChemistryRedox ReactionsJEE Main
Options:
  • A
    Base Acid End point
    Strong Strong Pink to colourless
  • B
    Base Acid End point
    Weak Strong Colourless to pink
  • C
    Base Acid End point
    Strong Strong Pinkish red to yellow
  • D
    Base Acid End point
    Weak Strong Yellow to pinkish red
Solution:
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The correct answer is:
Base Acid End point
Weak Strong Yellow to pinkish red
Methyl orange is weak organic base. It is used in the titration of weak base vs strong acid.

MeOHUnionized form (Yellow)Me++OH-Ionized form(Red)

In basic medium, equilibrium lies in backward direction and therefore it shows yellow colour.

In acidic medium, equilibrium shifts in forward direction and therefore, colour changes from yellow to red.

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