Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: D and F Block Elements

Question:

Yellow colour of chromate changes to orange on acidification due to which of the following?

Options:

Cr3+

Cr2O3

Cr2O72-

CrO4-

Correct Answer:

Cr2O72-

Explanation:

The yellow colored solution of chromate salt changes to orange color on acidification due to the formation of Cr2​O7​2−. In acidic medium, chromate ion changes to dichromate ion.
yellow 2CrO4​2−​+2H+→ orange red Cr2​O7​2−​+H2​O