Oxidation number of chromium in Na₂Cr₂O₇ is
Options
(a) 2
(b) 4
(c) 3
(d) 6
Correct Answer:
6
Explanation:
Oxidation number of chromium in Na₂Cr₂O₇ is +6. Oxidation number of Na = +1. Oxidation number of O = -2. Therefore 2 + 2x -2 * 7 = 0.⇒ 2x – 12 = 0 , ⇒ x = +6.