Which of the following statements regarding complexometric titrations is incorrect ?

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Which of the following statements regarding
complexometric titrations is incorrect ?
a4 value is proportional to the pH value.
The larger the formation constant for the EDTA-metal
complex, the sharper
the end point.
EDTA is a hexaprotic acid.
In the pH range 3-10 the predominant species are H2Y2-
and HY3-
The higher the ammonia concentration, the less sharper
the end point for the
EDTA-Zn2+ complex.
Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following statements regarding complexometric titrations is incorrect ? a4 value is proportional to the pH value. The larger the formation constant for the EDTA-metal complex, the sharper the end point. EDTA is a hexaprotic acid. In the pH range 3-10 the predominant species are H2Y2- and HY3- The higher the ammonia concentration, the less sharper the end point for the EDTA-Zn2+ complex.
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