Q11 / 90 · JEE Main 2024 (01 Feb Shift 1) · Chemistry

In acidic medium, K2Cr2O7 shows oxidising action as represented in the half reaction

Cr2O72-+XH++Ye-→2 A+ZH2O X, Y, Z and A are respectively are:

  • A
    8, 6, 4 and Cr2O3
  • B
    14, 7, 6 and Cr3+
  • C
    8, 4, 6 and Cr2O3
  • Correct answer
    D
    14, 6, 7 and Cr3+

Solution

Potassium dichromate, K2Cr2O7, is a common inorganic chemical reagent, most commonly used as an oxidizing agent in various laboratory and industrial applications. 

The balanced reaction is,

Cr2O72-+14H++6e-→2Cr3++7H2O

X=14

Y=6

A=7

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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