Phenolphthalein is a weak organic acid, being colorless in an acidic solution and pink (because of the color of its conjugate base) in a basic solution. The Experimental Procedure suggests that the addition of 2 drops of phenolphthalein for the standardization of the sodium hydroxide solution. Explain why the analysis will be less accurate with the addition of a larger amount, e.g., 20 drops, of phenolphthalein.

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