Q4 / 75 · JEE Main 2020 (04 Sep Shift 2) · Chemistry

The incorrect statement(s) among (a) - (c) is (are) :

(a) W(VI) is more stable than Cr(VI).

(b) in the presence of HCl, permanganate titrations provide satisfactory results.

(c) some lanthanoid oxides can be used as phosphors

  • A
    (b) and (c) only
  • B
    (a) and (b) only 
  • Correct answer
    C
    (b) only
  • D
    (a) only

Solution

(a) In transition metals on moving down the group higher oxidation states are more stable due to smaller size of atoms, due to lanthanide and actinide contractions.

(b) KMnO4 can oxidise chloride into chlorine, so it will give incorrect results

(c) its a fact

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

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