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An alkali is titrated against an acid with methyl orange as indicator, which of the following is a correct combination?
ChemistryIonic EquilibriumNEET
Options:
  • A Base; Strong Acid; Strong End point; Pinkish red to yellow
  • B Base; Weak Acid; Strong End point; Yellow to pinkish red
  • C Base; Strong Acid; Strong End point; Pink to colourless
  • D Base; Weak Strong Acid; Colourless to pink
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Base; Weak Acid; Strong End point; Yellow to pinkish red
Methyl orange is weak organic base. It is used in the titration of strong acid vs weak base.
MeOHUnionizeform(Yellow)Me++OH-Ionizeform(Red)
In basic medium, equilibrium lies in backward direction so it shows yellow colour.
In acidic medium, equilibrium shifts in forward direction so colour changes from yellow to red.

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