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Date May 2009 Marks available 1 Reference code 09M.1.hl.TZ2.28
Level HL Paper 1 Time zone TZ2
Command term Determine Question number 28 Adapted from N/A

Question

The indicator, HIn is used in a titration between an acid and base. Which statement about the dissociation of the indicator, HIn is correct?

\[{\text{HIn(aq)}} \rightleftharpoons {{\text{H}}^ + }{\text{(aq)}} + {\text{I}}{{\text{n}}^ - }{\text{(aq)}}\]

colour A                             colour B

A.     In a strongly alkaline solution, colour B would be observed.

B.     In a strongly acidic solution, colour B would be observed.

C.     \({\text{[I}}{{\text{n}}^ - }{\text{]}}\) is greater than [HIn] at the equivalence point.

D.     In a weakly acidic solution colour B would be observed.

Markscheme

A

Examiners report

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Syllabus sections

Additional higher level (AHL) » Topic 17: Equilibrium » 17.1 The equilibrium law
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