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Double indicator:
CO32- (aq) + 2H+ (aq) → CO2 (g) + H2O (l) → thymol blue/ thymolphthalein
Reducing agent is a chemical species that reduces another chemical species while it itself is oxidised.
Oxidising agent is a chemical species that oxidises another chemical species while it itself is reduced.
Oxidation Reduction
In alkaline medium:
A: balance all elements except H and O
O: balance O atoms by adding H2O
H: balance H atoms by adding H+
C: balance charges by adding electrons
Neutralise any H by adding OH to both sides of the equation and combine to form H2O and remove any
extra H2O.