NEET 2024
- Exam
- NEET
- Year
- 2024
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- Ionic Equilibrium
NEET 2024 · Chemistry · Ionic Equilibrium
Which indicator is used in the titration of sodium hydroxide...
Which indicator is used in the titration of sodium hydroxide against oxalic acid and what is the colour change at the end point?
Options
- APhenolphthalein, pink to yellow
- BAlkaline , colourless to pink
- CPhenolphthalein, colourless to pink
- DMethyl orange, yellow to pinkish red colour
Correct answer
C. Phenolphthalein, colourless to pink
Step-by-step solution
For weak acid and strong base titration, phenolphthalein is used as indicator. In acidic medium phenolphthalein is colourless while in alkaline medium it is pink in colour.