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The incorrect statement among the following is:
Chemistryd and f Block ElementsJEE MainJEE Main 2021 (24 Feb Shift 2)
Options:
  • A Cr2O3 is an amphoteric oxide
  • B VOSO4 is a reducing agent
  • C RuO4 is an oxidizing agent
  • D Red colour of ruby is due to the presence of Co3+
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Red colour of ruby is due to the presence of Co3+
(i) InVOSO4,V'' is in +4 oxidation state.
So it act as oxidising agent.
(ii) Cr2O3 is an amphoteric oxide.
(iii) InRuO4, 'Ru' is in +8 oxidation state. So it act as oxidising agent.
(iv) Red colour of ruby is due to the presence of Cr+3 ions in Al2O2.

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