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In chromyl chloride test for confirmation of Cl ion, a yellow solution is obtained. Acidification of the solution and addition of amyl alcohol and 10% H2O2 turns organic layer blue indicating formation of chromium pentoxide. The oxidation state of chromium in that is
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Options:
  • A +6
  • B +5
  • C +10
  • D +3
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The correct answer is: +6

The chromyl chloride test is used to detect chloride ions in the qualitative analysis. If any chloride salt like sodium chloride is heated with acidified potassium dichromate it produces red colour fumes of chromyl chloride. It confirms the presence of chloride ions in that salt.

Cl-+K2Cr2O7+H2SO4CrO2Cl2 Basic medium CrO42- yellow solution +Cl-

Chromate reacts rapidly with hydrogen peroxide to exchange two oxo ligands and become diperoxochromate(VI)

CrO42-yellow solution3. 10% H2O21. Acidification2. Amyl alcoholCrO5blue compound

Hence, the answer is option A.

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