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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: D and F Block Elements

Question:

In which of the following case(s), there is a change in oxidation number?

Options:

2CrO42- + 2H+ → Cr2O72- + H2O

Cr2O72- + 3SO2 + 2H+ → 2Cr3+ + 3SO42- + H2O

Cr2O72- + 2OH- → 2CrO42- + H2O

CrO2Cl2 + 2NaOH → Na2CrO4

Correct Answer:

Cr2O72- + 3SO2 + 2H+ → 2Cr3+ + 3SO42- + H2O

Explanation:
Cr2O72- + 3SO2 + 2H+ → 2Cr3+ + 3SO42- + H2O
+6                  +4                           +3              +6