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UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist

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Mains Paper I covers inorganic chemistry.

UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Mains · 2020 · Mains Paper I

Q8(a). Three EDTA titration methods

Question

Explain the three different types of EDTA titrations.

Answer in brief

The principal methods are direct, back and displacement (replacement) titration; all exploit known metal–EDTA stoichiometry.

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