Easy MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2022

A compound 'X' is a weak acid and it exhibits colour change at pH close to the equivalence point during neutralization of NaOH with $\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COOH}$. Compound 'X' exists in ionized form in basic medium. The compound 'X' is

  1. A methyl orange
  2. B methyl red
  3. C phenolphthalein Correct answer
  4. D erichrome Black T

Solution

Phenolphthalein is weak acid give colour in basic medium.

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Redox Reactions · Topic: Oxidation States

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