Q.

Phenolphthalein does not act as an indicator for the titration between 

see full answer

Start JEE / NEET / Foundation preparation at rupees 99/day !!

21% of IItians & 23% of AIIMS delhi doctors are from Sri Chaitanya institute !!
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

a

KOH and CH3COOH

b

Ba(OH)2 and HCl

c

NaOH and H2SO4

d

HCl and NH4OH

answer is A.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

detailed_solution_thumbnail

The pH range of indicator should lie in steep part of curve. Phenolphthalein indicator distinguishes the pH change between pH 8 to 10. 

Question Image

Therefore it is used for strong acid and strong base titrations or weak acid and strong base titrations. In the given options, HCl and NH4​OH is a strong acid and weak base titration where phenolphthalein is useless as an indicator

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity

tricks from toppers of Infinity Learn

score_test_img

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

whats app icon