NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020Chemistryd and f Block ElementsPractice
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
Actual composition of chromite ore ( F e C r 2 O 4 ) is FeO. C r 2 O 3 . In FeO, the oxidation state of Fe is +2 while in C r 2 O 3 , the oxidation state of Cr is +3.