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UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist

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Prelims Paper II covers chemistry.

UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Prelims · 2025 · Paper II, Chemistry · Q38 of 120

Geo-Scientist Prelims 2025 Chemistry Q38: Consider the following characteristics for a primary standard…

QuestionVolumetric analysis / primary standards

Consider the following characteristics for a primary standard substance :

  1. The substance has high formula weight.
  2. The substance is 100% pure with very less impurity of only 0.01 to 0.02%.
  3. The substance is stable indefinitely at room temperatures.
  4. The substance is involved in a reaction for which equilibrium is far right to obtain a very sharp end point.

The above statements are correct for which one of the following pair of substances ?

  1. (a) Na₂CO₃ and NaOH
  2. (b) C₂H₂O₄ and KMnO₄
  3. (c) C₂H₂O₄ and K₂Cr₂O₇
  4. (d) KHC₈H₄O₄ and H₂SO₄

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