NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistryRedox ReactionsPractice
An alkali is titrated against an acid with methyl orange as indicator, which of the following is a correct combination?
Options
- ABase Acid End point Strong Strong Pink to colourless
- BBase Acid End point Weak Strong Colourless to pink
- CBase Acid End point Strong Strong Pinkish red to yellow
- DBase Acid End point Weak Strong Yellow to pinkish red
Correct answer
D. Base Acid End point Weak Strong Yellow to pinkish red
Step-by-step solution
Methyl orange is weak organic base. It is used in the titration of weak base vs strong acid. M e O H Unionized form ( Yellow ) ⇌ M e + + O H - Ionized form ( Red ) In basic medium, equilibrium lies in backward direction and therefore it shows yellow colour. In acidic medium, equilibrium shifts in forward direction and therefore, colour changes from yellow to red.