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MHT CET · Chemistry · Redox Reactions

What is the oxidation number of Cr in \(\mathrm{K}_{2} \mathrm{Cr}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{7}\) ?

  1. A \(+2\)
  2. B \(+12\)
  3. C \(-6\)
  4. D \(+6\)
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(D) \(+6\)

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\(\mathrm{K}_{2} \mathrm{Cr}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{7} =(1 \times 2)+(\mathrm{x} \times 2)+[(-2) \times 7] \)
\( =2+2 \mathrm{x}-14 \)
\( =2 \mathrm{x}-12 \)
\( \therefore 2 \mathrm{x} =12 \)
\( \therefore \mathrm{x} =+6\)
\(\therefore\) Oxidation number of \(\mathrm{Cr}=+6\)