NEET 2020
- Exam
- NEET
- Year
- 2020
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- d and f Block Elements
NEET 2020 · Chemistry · d and f Block Elements
Identify the incorrect statement.
Identify the incorrect statement.
Options
- AThe transition metals and their compounds are known for their catalytic activity due to their ability to adopt multiple oxidation states and to form complexes.
- BInterstitial compounds are those that are formed when small atoms like or are trapped inside the crystal lattices of metals.
- CThe oxidation states of chromium in and are not the same.
- D is a stronger reducing agent than in water.
Correct answer
C. The oxidation states of chromium in and are not the same.
Step-by-step solution
Chromate oxidation state
dichromate \left({Cr}_{2}{O}_{7}^{- 2}\right) ⇒ = + 6 oxidation state are same.
dichromate \left({Cr}_{2}{O}_{7}^{- 2}\right) ⇒ = + 6 oxidation state are same.