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ChemistryIonic EquilibriumTheory of Indicators / Double indicatorEasy2 minPYQ_2020
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An acid type indicator, Hln differes in colour from its conjugate base(In-). The human eye is sensitive to colour differences only when the ratio[In-]/[HIn]is greater than 10 or smaller than 0.1. What should be the minimum change in the pH of the solution to observe a complete colour change(Ka=1.0×10-5)?

Options:

Answer:
B
Solution:

The two conditions when colour of indicator will be visible are derived by
pH=pKa+log[In-][HIn]
(i)pH = 5 + log 10 = 6
(ii)pH = 5 + log 0.1 = 4
Thus, minimum change in pH = 2.

Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:ChemistryTopic:Ionic EquilibriumSubtopic:Theory of Indicators / Double indicator
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