Analytical Chemistry Question 253

Question: The pink colour of phenolphthalein in alkaline medium is

[CPMT 1990]

Options:

A) Due to negative form

B) Due to positive form

C) Due to $ O{H^{-}} $ ions

D) Due to neutral form

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Here KMnO4 itself works as an indicator.