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JEE Advanced · Chemistry · 9. Redox Reactions

An acidified solution of potassium chromate was layered with an equal volume of amyl alcohol. When it was shaken after the addition of 1 mL of 3% H2O2, a blue alcohol layer was obtained. The blue color is due to the formation of a chromium (VI) compound 'X'. What is the number of oxygen atoms bonded to chromium through only single bonds in a molecule of X?

  1. A 1
  2. B 2
  3. C 3
  4. D 4
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(D) 4

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K2CrO4H+/H2O2CrO5(Deep Blue solution)

No. of oxygen atom bonded with chromium with single bond is (4).
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