$Cr_2{O_7}^{2-}$ dissolves in aqueous $NaOH$ to give: |
$Cr_2O_3$ $Cr(OH)_3$ ${CrO_4}^{2-}$ $CrO_3$ |
${CrO_4}^{2-}$ |
The correct answer is Option (3) → ${CrO_4}^{2-}$ The chromates and dichromates are interconvertible in aqueous solution depending upon the pH of the solution. Dichromate ion $(\text{Cr}_2\text{O}_7^{2-})$ produces chromate ion $(\text{CrO}_4^{2-})$ and a water molecule in basic solutions like NaOH. ${2 CrO_4^{2-} + 2 H^+→Cr_2O_7^{2-} + H_2O}$ ${Cr_2O_7^{2-} + 2 OH^- →2 CrO_4^{2-} + H_2O}$ |