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JEE Main 202124 FebruaryEvening Shift
Exam
JEE Main
Year
2021
Date
24 February
Shift
Evening Shift
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
d and f Block Elements

JEE Main 2021 · 24 February · Evening Shift · Chemistry · d and f Block Elements

The incorrect statement among the following is:

The incorrect statement among the following is:

Options

  1. ACr2O3{Cr}_{2}{O}_{3} is an amphoteric oxide
  2. BVOSO4{VOSO}_{4} is a reducing agent
  3. CRuO4{RuO}_{4} is an oxidizing agent
  4. DRed colour of ruby is due to the presence of Co3+{Co}^{3 +}

Correct answer

D. Red colour of ruby is due to the presence of Co3+{Co}^{3 +}

Step-by-step solution

(i) In {VOSO}_{4}, V ' ' is in +4+ 4 oxidation state.
So it act as oxidising agent.
(ii) Cr2O3{Cr}_{2}{O}_{3} is an amphoteric oxide.
(iii) InRuO4,In {RuO}_{4}, ′Ru′' Ru ' is in +8+ 8 oxidation state. So it act as oxidising agent.
(iv) Red colour of ruby is due to the presence of Cr+3{Cr}^{+ 3} ions in Al2O2.{Al}_{2}{O}_{2} .
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