The incorrect statement for the use of indicators in acid-base titration is :
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<td class="tg-baqh">3.2 - 4.5</td>
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<br/>Option B is the incorrect statement for the use of indicators in acid-base titration.
<br/><br/>Methyl orange is a suitable indicator for a strong acid vs strong base titration, not for a weak acid vs weak base titration. In a weak acid vs weak base titration, the pH at the equivalence point is typically around 7, which is within the pH range where methyl orange undergoes a color change. Therefore, methyl orange is not suitable for use in weak acid vs weak base titrations.
<br/><br/>The other options are correct:
<br/><br/>Phenolphthalein is a suitable indicator for a weak acid vs strong base titration because the pH at the equivalence point is basic, which causes phenolphthalein to undergo a color change.
<br/><br/>Methyl orange is a suitable indicator for a strong acid vs weak base titration because the pH at the equivalence point is acidic, which causes methyl orange to undergo a color change.
<br/><br/>Phenolphthalein may be used for a strong acid vs strong base titration because the pH at the equivalence point is basic, which causes phenolphthalein to undergo a color change.
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Equilibrium · Topic: Chemical Equilibrium and Kc, Kp
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