Question

Which oxidizing agent is used in bromatometry​

Answer 1

Potassium bromate is used as the oxidising agent in bromatometry.

• Bromatometry is a titration process.
• Here the bromination of the chemical indicator takes place.
• Titration is performed with the help of potassium bromate and hence the name.
• Potassium bromate is an excellent oxidizing agent in acidic medium.
• Methyl orange indicator is used here.
• The change of colour of methyl orange indicates the end point.
• It is used for the quantitative analysis of phenol.