JEE Main202315 Apr 2023Morning ShiftChemistryd and f Block ElementsActual
In Chromyl chloride, the oxidation state of chromium is + ___________.
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Step-by-step solution
The chemical formula of Chromyl chloride is CrO 2 Cl 2 . The oxidation state of chromium in chromyl chloride ( CrO 2 Cl 2 ) is + 6 . Let the oxidation number of Chromium be “ x ”, the oxidation state of oxygen is - 2 , the oxidation state of chlorine is - 1 . Then, x   +   2 ( - 2 )   +   2 ( - 1 )   =   0 x - 6 = 0 x = 6