COMEDK2024Chemistryd and f Block Elements
Which of the following compounds on reaction with NaOH and Na ₂ O ₂ gives yellow colour?
Options
- AZn ( OH )₂
- BAl ( OH )₃
- CCr ( OH )₃
- DCaCO ₃
Correct answer
C. Cr ( OH )₃
Step-by-step solution
Yellow colour is obtained due to the formation of CrO ₄²⁻ (chromate) ion when Cr ( OH )₃ is oxidised by Na ₂ O ₂ in basic medium. The complete reaction is as follows, Cr ( OH )₃+ NaOH + Na ₂ O ₂ Na ₂ CrO ₄+2 H ₂ O