JEE Main 20262 AprilMorning Shift
- Exam
- JEE Main
- Year
- 2026
- Date
- 2 April
- Shift
- Morning Shift
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- d and f Block Elements
JEE Main 2026 · 2 April · Morning Shift · Chemistry · d and f Block Elements
Which of the following sets includes all the species that will...
Which of the following sets includes all the species that will change the orange colour of in acidic medium?
Options
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
A.
Step-by-step solution
in acidic medium acts as a strong oxidizing agent. It changes its colour from orange () to green () when it reacts with a reducing agent.
We need to identify the set in which all species can act as reducing agents (i.e., they can be oxidized to a higher oxidation state).
In option (A), oxidizes to , oxidizes to , oxidizes to , and oxidizes to . All of these are reducing agents.
In option (B), is already in its maximum stable oxidation state and cannot be oxidized further.
In option (C), cannot be oxidized further.
In option (D), , , and cannot be oxidized further.
Thus, only the species in option (A) will change the orange colour of .
Answer:
We need to identify the set in which all species can act as reducing agents (i.e., they can be oxidized to a higher oxidation state).
In option (A), oxidizes to , oxidizes to , oxidizes to , and oxidizes to . All of these are reducing agents.
In option (B), is already in its maximum stable oxidation state and cannot be oxidized further.
In option (C), cannot be oxidized further.
In option (D), , , and cannot be oxidized further.
Thus, only the species in option (A) will change the orange colour of .
Answer: