JEE Main · 2020 · Shift-IeasyRDX-021

While titrating dilute HCl solution with aqueous NaOH, which of the following will not be required?

Redox Reactions · Class 11 · JEE Main Previous Year Question

Question

While titrating dilute HCl solution with aqueous NaOH, which of the following will not be required?

Options
  1. a

    Burette and porcelain tile

  2. b

    Pipette and distilled water

  3. c

    Clamp and phenolphthalein

  4. d

    Bunsen burner and measuring cylinder

Correct Answerd

Bunsen burner and measuring cylinder

Detailed Solution

Step 1 — Standard acid-base titration requirements:

A standard titration of HCl vs NaOH requires:

  • Burette (to deliver NaOH) ✓
  • Porcelain tile (white background to see colour change) ✓
  • Pipette (to measure exact volume of HCl) ✓
  • Distilled water (to rinse apparatus, dissolve solutions) ✓
  • Clamp (to hold burette) ✓
  • Phenolphthalein (indicator for HCl + NaOH titration) ✓
  • Conical flask (to hold the acid solution)

Step 2 — What is NOT required:

  • Bunsen burner: No heating is required in a simple acid-base titration. The reaction occurs at room temperature.
  • Measuring cylinder: Volumetric measurements are done with pipette and burette, not measuring cylinders (which are less accurate).

Answer: Option (4) — Bunsen burner and measuring cylinder

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