Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: D and F Block Elements

Question:

The blue colour is produced on adding H2O2 in acidified K2Cr2O7 is due to formation of which of the following?

Options:

CrO5

Cr2O3

CrO42-

CrO3

Correct Answer:

CrO5

Explanation:

The reaction between H2​O2​ and acidified K2​Cr2​O7​ can be given as: 

K2​Cr2​O7​ + H2​SO4 ​+ 4H2​O2​ ⟶ 2CrO5​ + K2​SO4 ​+ 5H2​O
The blue color produced is due to the presence of CrO5​.