JEE Main2003Chemistryd and f Block ElementsActual
What would happen when a solution of potassium chromate is treated with an excess of dilute nitric acid?
Options
- ACr ₂ O ₇²⁻ and H ₂ O are formed
- BCrO ²⁻ ₄ is reduced to +3 state of Cr
- CCrO ₄²⁻ is oxidized to +7 state of Cr
- DCr ³⁺ and Cr ₂ O ²⁻ ₇ are formed
Correct answer
A. Cr ₂ O ₇²⁻ and H ₂ O are formed
Step-by-step solution
Cr ₂ O ₇²⁻+ OH ⁻ 2 CrO ₄²⁻+ H ⁺ . The above equilibrium shifts to L.H.S. on addition of acid.