What indicator should be used for the titration of 0.10 M KH2BO3 with 0.10 M HCl? Ka(H3BO3)=7.2×10−10
A
Methyl red
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B
Phenol red
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C
Phenolphthalein
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D
Malachite green
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Solution
The correct option is A Methyl red The indicator methyl red is used for the titration of strong acid against a weak base. HCl is a strong acid and KH2BO3 is a weak base.
Hence, they can be titrated by using methyl red indicator.