ExamBro
ExamBro
WBJEE · Chemistry · Redox Reactions

The equivalent weight of \(\mathrm{KIO}_3\) in the given reaction is (\(\mathrm{M}=\) molecular mass) :
\(2 \mathrm{Cr}(\mathrm{OH})_3+4 \mathrm{OH}^{-}+\mathrm{KIO}_3 \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{CrO}_4{ }^{2-}+5 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}+\mathrm{KI}\)

  1. A \(\mathrm{M}\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{M} / 2\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{M} / 6\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{M} / 8\)
Verified Solution

Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(C) \(\mathrm{M} / 6\)

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

Hint : \(\mathrm{Cr}(\mathrm{OH})_3+4 \overline{\mathrm{O}} \mathrm{H}+\mathrm{K~} \mathrm{I}^{+5} \mathrm{O}_3 \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{CrO}_4^{-2}+5 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}+\mathrm{K~} \mathrm{I}^{-1}\) Change in oxidation state of iodine \(=6\) \(\therefore\) Equivalent…