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KCET · Chemistry · d and f Block Elements

The incorrect statement in respect of chromyl chloride test is

  1. A formation of red vapours
  2. B formation of lead chromate
  3. C formation of chromyl chloride
  4. D liberation of chlorine
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(D) liberation of chlorine

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Chromyl chloride test is used for \(\mathrm{Cl}^{-}\)ions. Chlorine is not liberated in this test.



\(\mathrm{CrO}_{2} \mathrm{Cl}_{2}+4 \mathrm{NaOH} \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{NaCl}+\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{CrO}_{4}+2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\)
\(\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{CrO}_{4}+\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COO}\right)_{2} \mathrm{~Pb} \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COONa}+\underset{\text { lead chromate }}{\mathrm{PbCrO}_{4}}\)