Q10 / 160 · TS EAMCET 2021 (04 Aug Shift 2) · Chemistry

The oxidation state of Cr in CrO5 is

  • A
    3
  • B
    5
  • C
    10
  • Correct answer
    D
    6

Solution

In CrO5​, one oxygen is attached to Cr through the double bond. It has oxidation number -2. Four oxygen atoms are attached to Cr atom through a single bond. Each of these oxygen atoms possess oxidation number -1.

Let x be the oxidation number of chromium. The net charge on CrO5 is zero.

Hence, 

x-2+4-1 = 0x = +6

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

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