Redox Reactions - Result Question 10

####10. The oxidation number of chromium in potassium dichromate is

(a) +6

(b) -5

(c) -2

(d) +2

[1988, 1995]

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Solution:

  1. (a) Let x= oxidation no. of Cr in K2Cr2O7. (2×1)+(2×x)+7(2)=0 or 2+2x14=0 or x=+6.


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