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In the EDTA method of estimating hardness, the indicator used is

  • A.Eriochrome Black T
  • B.phenolphthalein
  • C.methyl orange
  • D.starch solution

Answer: A

Correct answer: Eriochrome Black T

Eriochrome Black T forms a wine-red complex with calcium and magnesium ions. As EDTA is added it takes the metal ions away, because the EDTA complex is the more stable, and at the end point the free indicator is released, turning the solution steel blue. Phenolphthalein and methyl orange are acid-base indicators and starch is for iodine.

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