JEE Advanced levelOne or more correct optionsDifficulty 3 of 3rx073
For the acidic reaction CrX2OX7X2−+SOX3X2−+HX+CrX3++SOX4X2−+HX2O balanced with smallest whole numbers, select ALL correct statements.
A3 mol of SOX3X2− are oxidised per mol of CrX2OX7X2−
B8 mol of HX+ are consumed per mol of CrX2OX7X2−
CCrX2OX7X2− acts as the reducing agent
D4 mol of HX2O are formed per mol of CrX2OX7X2−
Answer: A, B, D
Cr gains 3 electrons each (6 per dichromate) and sulphite loses 2, giving CrX2OX7X2−+3SOX3X2−+8HX+2CrX3++3SOX4X2−+4HX2O. Statements 1, 2 and 4 match this equation. Dichromate is reduced (Cr +6 to +3), so it is the oxidising agent and statement 3 is false.