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WAEC Chemistry 2023 Objective — Question 10

Question 10 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The best indicator to use for the titration of ethanoic acid with sodium hydroxide is

  • A. methyl red
  • B. methyl orange
  • C. phenolphthaleinCorrect
  • D. screened methyl orange

Explanation

A titration involving a weak acid (such as ethanoic acid) and a strong base (such as sodium hydroxide) requires phenolphthalein as the indicator.

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