Which of the following Chromium Compound used in tanning of Leather? |
\(CrCl_3\) \(CrO_2Cl_2\) \(K_2SO_4 Cr_2(SO_4)_3.24H_2O\) \(Cr_2O_3\) |
\(K_2SO_4 Cr_2(SO_4)_3.24H_2O\) |
The correct answer is option 3. \(K_2SO_4 Cr_2(SO_4)_3.24H_2O\). This compound is also known as chrome alum, and it is a trivalent chromium compound. Trivalent chromium compounds are used in leather tanning because they form a strong bond with the proteins in the leather. This bond helps to preserve the leather and prevent it from rotting. The other answer choices are incorrect. \(CrCl_3\) is a hexavalent chromium compound, which is not used in leather tanning. \(CrO_2Cl_2\) is a chromium oxychloride, which is also not used in leather tanning. \(Cr_2O_3\) is chromium oxide, which is not used in leather tanning. |