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MHT CET · Chemistry · Redox Reactions

Identify the element reduced in following reaction. \(\mathrm{Cr}_2 \mathrm{O}_7^{2-}+14 \mathrm{H}^{+}+6 \mathrm{I}^{-} \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{Cr}^{3+}+3 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\) \(+~3 \mathrm{I}_2\)

  1. A Cr
  2. B H
  3. C 0
  4. D I
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(A) Cr

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In the following redox reaction, \(I^{-}\)is getting oxidized (change in O.S. from -1 to 0 ) and Cr is getting reduced (change in O.S. from +6 to +3 ).