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The colour change of an indicator Hln in acid base titrations is given below
`underset("Colour x")(Hln(aq))hArr H+(aq)+ln^(-)underset("Colour Y")((aq))`
Which of the following statements is correct?

A

In a strong alkaline solution colour Y will be obwerved

B

In a strong acidic solution colour Y will be observed

C

Concentration of `ln^(-)` is higher than that of Hln at the equivalence point

D

In a strong alkaline solution colour X is observed

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To solve the question regarding the color change of the indicator HIn in acid-base titrations, we need to analyze the equilibrium reaction provided: \[ \text{HIn (aq)} \rightleftharpoons \text{H}^+ (aq) + \text{In}^- (aq) \] ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Forms of the Indicator:** - The indicator HIn has two forms: the undissociated form (HIn) and the dissociated form (In^-). - The color of the undissociated form (HIn) is represented as Color X. - The color of the dissociated form (In^-) is represented as Color Y. 2. **Understand the Color Change:** - In acidic solutions, the concentration of H^+ ions is high, which favors the formation of HIn (Color X). - In basic solutions, the concentration of H^+ ions decreases, favoring the formation of In^- (Color Y). 3. **Determine the pH Ranges for Color Visibility:** - For the color of the dissociated form (In^-) to be visible, the concentration of In^- must be at least 10 times that of H^+ ions. This corresponds to a pH value that is higher than the pKa of the indicator. - Conversely, for the color of the undissociated form (HIn) to be visible, the concentration of HIn must be at least 10 times that of In^-. This corresponds to a pH value that is lower than the pKa of the indicator. 4. **Analyze the Given Statements:** - **Statement 1:** In strong alkaline solution, Color Y will be observed. - This is correct because in a strong alkaline solution, the pH is high, favoring the dissociated form (In^-) and thus Color Y. - **Statement 2:** In strong acidic medium solution, Color Y will be observed. - This is incorrect. In a strong acidic medium, the pH is low, favoring the undissociated form (HIn) and thus Color X. - **Statement 3:** At the equivalence point, the colors of HIn and In^- will be the same. - This is correct as at the equivalence point, the concentrations of HIn and In^- will be equal. 5. **Conclusion:** - The correct statement regarding the indicator HIn is that in strong alkaline solutions, Color Y will be observed. ### Final Answer: The correct statement is: **In strong alkaline solution, Color Y will be observed.** ---
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