JEE Main2017ChemistryRedox ReactionsActual
The pair of compounds having metals in their highest oxidation state is
Options
- AMn 2 O 7   and   CrO 2 Cl 2 .
- BFe CN 6 3 -   and   Cu CN 4 2 - .
- CNiCl 4 2 -   and   CoCl 4 2 - .
- DFeCl 4 -   and   Co 2 O 3 .
Correct answer
A. Mn 2 O 7   and   CrO 2 Cl 2 .
Step-by-step solution
Mn 2 O 7 2 x + 7 ( − 2 ) = 0     x = 7 CrO 2 Cl 2 x + 2 ( − 2 ) + 2 ( − 1 )      x = 6