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The following titration method is given to determine the total content of the species with variable oxidation states. Answer the question given at the end of it.
A quantity of 25.0 mL of solution containing both Fe2+ and Fe3+ ions is titrated with 25.0 mL of 0.02 M KMnO4 (in dilute H2SO4). As a result, all of the Fe2+ ions are oxidised to Fe3+ ions. Next 25 mL of the original solution is treated with Zn metal. Finally, the solution requires 40.0 mL of the same KMnO4 solution for oxidation to Fe3+.
MnO4+5Fe2++8H+Mn2++5Fe3++4H2O
Indicator in the above titration is :

A
phenolphthalein
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methylene blue
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methyl orange
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D
KMnO4 (self-indicator)
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Solution

The correct option is D KMnO4 (self-indicator)
KMnO4 acts as a self indicator. It has an intense purple color.

Hence, when slight excess is present, the color changes to pink. This gives the endpoint.

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