Why did the solution turn to pink at the end of titration (redox titration between sodium...
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Why did the solution turn to pink at the end of titration (redox titration between sodium thiosulphate and sulphuric acid)? Explain your reasons.
Indicator:
- The indicator is an external substance that changes the colour of the solution when the titration is completed.
- Indicator gives different colour in acidic and basic medium.
- For acid base titration phenolphthalein indicator is used.
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View this answerThe solution turns to pink at the end of the titration between sodium thiosulphate and sulfuric acid because of the redox reaction taking place...
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