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Statement: In an acid-basic titration involving a strong base and a weak acid, methyl orange can be used as an indicator.
Explanation: Methyl orange changes its colour in the pH range 3 to 5.

A

S is correct but E is wrong.

B

S is wrong but E is correc.

C

Both S and E are correct and E is correct explanation of S.

D

Both S and E are correct but E is correct explanation of S.

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B
Methyl orange cannot be used for weak acid titrations.
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