Q25 / 91 · KVPY 2018 (SB/SX) · Chemistry

The heating of NH42Cr2O7 produces another chromium compound along with N2 gas. The change of the oxidation state of Cr in the reaction is

  • A
    +6 to +2
  • B
    +7 to +4
  • C
    +8 to +4
  • Correct answer
    D
    +6 to +3

Solution

The heating of NH42Cr2O7 produces Cr2O3 compound along with N2.

NH42Cr2O7⟶ΔN2+Cr2O3+4H2O

Let the oxidation state of Cr be x

In NH42Cr2O7

=2+1+2x+7-2=0

2+2x-14=0

x=+6

In Cr2O3

2x+3-2==

2x-6=0

x=+3

∴ The change of the oxidation state of Cr in the reaction is from +6 to +3

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

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