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Indicator can exist in two forms depending on the medium.

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a

Methyl orange assumes form ( A) in alkali solution and form ( B) in acidic solution

b

Phenolphthalein assumes form ( A) in acidic solution and form ( B) in alkaline solution

c

Thymophthalein assumes form ( A) in acidic solution and form ( B) in alkali solution

d

All of the above

answer is D.

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Phenolphthalein has benziod form in acidic medium and thus, it is colourless while it has quinonoid form in alkaline medium which has pink colour.

Methyl orange has quinonoid form in acidic solution and benzenoid form in alkaline solution. The color of benzenoid form is yellow while that of quinoniod form is red.

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Indicator can exist in two forms depending on the medium.Select the correct statement(s).