What are "Self Indicators"? Give examples of self indicators.

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An indicator  which itself indicates the end point of reaction by changing the colour of reaction mixture is called a Self indicator. It is a reactant itself . When self indicators are used in reactions, there is no need of adding any indicator. 

A best example is of self indicator is KMnO4 which act as self indicator in oxidation reduction titration by either disappearing or reappearing its pink colour while the reaction completes .

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a self indicator is a rectant in any reaction which itself indicates the end point of reaction by changing the color of reaction mixture. There is no need of adding any indicator. A best example is KMno4 which act as self indicator in oxidation reduction titration by either dissappearing or reappearing its pink color while the reaction completes i.e. at end point.
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