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Which indicator is most suitable for the titration of aqueous ammonia against hydrochloric acid?

  1. AMethyl orange
  2. BPhenolphthalein
  3. CEither methyl orange or phenolphthalein
  4. DNeither; a potentiometric method is the only option

Answer: A

The equivalence point of a weak base with a strong acid lies on the acidic side (the salt hydrolyses to give an acidic solution), so an indicator changing colour in the acidic range, such as methyl orange (pH 3.1-4.4), is suitable. Phenolphthalein (pH 8.3-10) changes colour long before the equivalence point.
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