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In the titration of `NH_(4)OH)` with HCl, the indicator which cannot be used is :

A

Phenolphthalein

B

Methyl orange

C

Methyl red

D

Both methyl orange and methyl red

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To determine the indicator that cannot be used in the titration of ammonium hydroxide (NH₄OH) with hydrochloric acid (HCl), we need to analyze the pH range at the equivalence point of the titration and the pH ranges of the indicators provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Nature of the Reactants**: - HCl is a strong acid. - NH₄OH (ammonium hydroxide) is a weak base. 2. **Understand the Reaction**: - The reaction between HCl and NH₄OH can be represented as: \[ \text{HCl} + \text{NH}_4\text{OH} \rightarrow \text{NH}_4\text{Cl} + \text{H}_2\text{O} \] - This reaction produces ammonium chloride (NH₄Cl), which is a salt that will undergo hydrolysis in water. 3. **Determine the pH at the Equivalence Point**: - Since we are titrating a strong acid with a weak base, the resulting solution at the equivalence point will be acidic. - The pH at the equivalence point will typically be less than 7, generally falling in the range of 4 to 6. 4. **Evaluate the Indicators**: - **Phenolphthalein**: Changes color at a pH range of 8.3 to 10. This is not suitable for our titration since the pH at the equivalence point is below 7. - **Methyl Orange**: Changes color at a pH range of 3.1 to 4.5. This is suitable as it encompasses the pH range we expect at the equivalence point. - **Methyl Red**: Changes color at a pH range of 4.2 to 6.2. This is also suitable for our titration. - **Bromothymol Blue**: Changes color at a pH range of 6.0 to 7.6. This may be suitable, depending on the exact pH at the equivalence point. 5. **Conclusion**: - The indicator that cannot be used in the titration of NH₄OH with HCl is **Phenolphthalein** because its color change occurs at a pH that is too high for the acidic endpoint of this titration. ### Final Answer: The indicator which cannot be used is **Phenolphthalein**.

To determine the indicator that cannot be used in the titration of ammonium hydroxide (NH₄OH) with hydrochloric acid (HCl), we need to analyze the pH range at the equivalence point of the titration and the pH ranges of the indicators provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Nature of the Reactants**: - HCl is a strong acid. - NH₄OH (ammonium hydroxide) is a weak base. ...
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