NEETChemistryd and f Block Elements
How are dichromates generally prepared?
Options
- ABy direct synthesis from chromium metal
- BBy reacting chromate with potassium carbonate
- CBy fusion of chromite ore with sodium or potassium carbonate in the presence of air
- DBy reduction of chromate with hydrogen gas
Correct answer
C. By fusion of chromite ore with sodium or potassium carbonate in the presence of air
Step-by-step solution
Dichromates are generally prepared from chromate, which in turn are obtained by the fusion of chromite ore (FeCr 2 O 4 ) with sodium or potassium carbonate in free access of air.