Q37 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2021 (19 Aug Shift 2) · Chemistry

Which of the following statement is not correct?

  • A
    Fe3+/Fe2+ redox couple has less positive electron potential than Mn3+/Mn2+ couple
  • Correct answer
    B
    MnO42- is a strong oxidizing agent but CrO42- is not
  • C
    The second and third series of transition elements have almost similar atomic radii
  • D
    The E0 value for Mn3+/Mn2+ couple is much more positive than for Cr3+/Cr2+ couple

Solution

We know that they are oxyanions of chromium in the 6+ oxidation state and are moderately strong oxidizing agents. In an aqueous solution, chromate and dichromate ions can be interconvertible.

whereas MnO42- is not strong oxidising agent because it's highest oxidation state is +6.

If the oxidation state of an element increases, its electronegativity also increases. And this is why, permanganate is a strong oxidizing agent. For example, Mn ion has an oxidation state of +7 in permanganate anion which is why it is highly electronegative in nature.

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

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