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A-LevelChemistryAnalytical techniquesMay/June 2017Paper 3 Q114 Marks

HA is an organic acid where A¯ is the anion. You will determine the relative formula mass, M., of HA by titration with sodium hydroxide of known concentration and so identify the anion, A¯. The equation for the reaction is shown. HA(aq) + NaOH(aq) → NaA(aq) + H2O(l) FB 1 is a solution of organic acid, HA, containing 12.60g dm-3. FB 2 is 0.100 mol dm⁻³ sodium hydroxide, NaOH. thymol blue indicator

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This structured question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Chemistry (9701) May/June 2017 examination, Paper 3 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Analytical techniques and is worth 14 marks.

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