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Pick out the incorrect statement for SO2 .
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)NEET
Options:
  • A It turns filter paper moistened with acidified K2Cr2O7 solution green
  • B It turns starch iodate paper blue
  • C It does not react with chlorine in presence of charcoal
  • D It decolourieses acidified KMnO4 solution
Solution:
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The correct answer is: It does not react with chlorine in presence of charcoal
It react with Cl2 in presence of charcoal (acting as a catalyst).
SO2+Cl2CharcoalSO2Cl2
A. K2Cr2O7+3SO2+H2SO4Cr2(SO4)3(Green)+K2SO4+H2O
B. 2KIO3+5SO2+4H2OI2+2KHSO4+3H2SO4
I2 so formed reacts with starch to form a complex of blue colour.
D. 2KMnO4+5SO2+2H2OK2SO4+2MnSO4(Colourless)+2H2SO4

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