Which of the following is a common error in titration that leads to an overestimation of the analyte concentration?

Correct answer: A. Rinsing the burette with distilled water instead of the titrant

  • A. Rinsing the burette with distilled water instead of the titrant
  • B. Reading the burette at the top of the meniscus
  • C. Adding too much indicator
  • D. Using a dry conical flask

Explanation

Rinsing with water dilutes the titrant, requiring more volume to reach the endpoint, thus overestimating the analyte concentration.

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