If 1 stands for true and 0 stands for false, then choose the correct code for the following statement. Only 50% of Na2CO3 solution is indicated if it is neutralised by HCl using phenolphthalein as the indicator.
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Solution
Phenolphthalein indicator operates in the pH range 8.0−9.8. At this pH, only one hydrogen ion can be added to carbonate ion to form bicarbonate ion.
Hence, only 50% of sodium carbonate solution is indicated if it is neutralized by HCl using phenolphthalein as an indicator. Methyl red indicator operates in the pH range 4.2−6.3. At this pH, two hydrogen ions can be added to carbonate ion to form carbonic acid. Hence, 100% of sodium carbonate solution is indicated if it is neutralized by HCl using methyl red as the indicator.