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When measuring the PO43– concentration of a solution using the Volhard method, why is it necessary...

When measuring the PO43– concentration of a solution using the Volhard method, why is it necessary to make the solution acidic using HNO3 during the back titration of the excess Ag with SCN–?

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To prevent hydrolysis of iron(III) to form hydrated oxide. It precipitates in the solution preventing the formaton of complex with SCN- .

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