The indicator methyl red has a pKHIn = 4.95. It changes from red to yellow over the pH range from 4.4 to 6.2. If the indicator is placed in a colourless buffer solution of pH = 4.55, what percent of the indicator will be present in the acid form, HIn? What colour would you expect the solution in question 13 above to most look like?

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The indicator methyl red has a pKHIn = 4.95. It changes from red to yellow over the pH range from 4.4 to 6.2.

If the indicator is placed in a colourless buffer solution of pH = 4.55, what percent of the indicator will be present in the acid form, HIn?

What colour would you expect the solution in question 13 above to most look like?

Select one:
a. red
b. colourless
c. magenta
d. yellow
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