Why is Bromocresol green used for the base unknown while phenolphthalein is used for the acid unknown? Explain your answer in terms of the pKa values of the indicators.

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Why is Bromocresol green used for the base unknown while phenolphthalein is used for the acid unknown? Explain your answer in terms of the pKa values of the indicators.

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