NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistryRedox ReactionsPractice
Aqueous solution of orthoboric acid can be titrated against sodium hydroxide using phenolphthalein indicator only in presence of:
Options
- Atrans-glycerol
- Bcatechol
- Ccis-glycerol
- Dboth B and C
Correct answer
D. both B and C
Step-by-step solution
It forms a stable cyclic complex with polyhydroxy compounds like cis-glycerol, catechol, etc. This helps in the release of H + a s H 3 O + therefore, boric acid acts as a strong acid and hence can be titrated with sodium hydroxide using phenolphthalein.