Olympiad workbookNSECChemical Equilibrium
Eriochrome black T (EBT) is an indicator in titrimetric estimation of calcium at pH 10.0 giving pink colour to the solution. It has structure as shown below. Considering that the pH of solution is 10.0 , which statement(s) describe(s) the complexation of EBT with Ca (II) correctly
Options
- AOn dissociation of EBT, Ca (II) binds at SO ₃ ⁻ to form 1: 2 complex
- BBoth sulphonate and nitro groups are involved in 1:1 complexation with Ca (II)
- CEBT acts as a bidentate ligand to form a dianionic species, with deprotonation of one-OH, where Ca (II) binds
- DThere is a mixture of complexes of Ca (II) with EBT acting as a bidentate and tridentate ligand
Correct answer
D. There is a mixture of complexes of Ca (II) with EBT acting as a bidentate and tridentate ligand
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