NEETChemistryd and f Block Elements
What happens when sodium chromate is acidified with sulfuric acid?
Options
- AIt forms sodium dichromate
- BIt forms potassium dichromate
- CIt turns green
- DIt becomes less soluble
Correct answer
A. It forms sodium dichromate
Step-by-step solution
The yellow solution of sodium chromate is filtered and acidified with sulphuric acid to give a solution from which orange sodium dichromate, Na 2 Cr 2 O 7 . 2H 2 O can be crystallised.