KCET2011ChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals
In chromite ore, the oxidation number of iron and chromium are respectively
Options
- A+3 , +2
- B+3,+6
- C+2,+6
- D+2,+3
Correct answer
D. +2,+3
Step-by-step solution
Chromite ore is FeCr ₂ O ₄ , ie, FeO , Cr ₂ O ₃ O.N. of Fe =+2 ; O.N. of Cr =+3 .