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Which of the following statements about iodometric and iodimetric titrations are correct?

  1. AExcess keeps the liberated dissolved as and reduces its volatility.
  2. BIn iodometry an oxidising agent liberates iodine from excess and the iodine is titrated with thiosulphate.
  3. CIn iodometry the starch indicator should be added at the very beginning, when iodine concentration is highest.
  4. DIn iodimetry a standard iodine solution is used directly to titrate a reducing agent.

Answer: A, B, D

Iodimetry: direct titration with I2; iodometry: indirect, via I2 liberated from I-. Excess KI forms soluble triiodide, lowering loss of I2 by volatilisation. Starch must be added only near the end point (pale yellow), so the third statement is wrong.
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