6×10−3 mole K2Cr2O7 reacts completely with 9×10−3 mole Xn+ to give XO−3 and Cr3+. The value of 'n' is?
A
1
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B
2
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C
3
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D
5
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Solution
The correct option is A1 Cr2O2−7+14H++6e−→2Cr+3+7H2O
Xn++3H2O→XO−3+6H++(5−n)e−
It is given that 2 moles of K2Cr2O7 reacts with 3 moles of Xn+.So 2×number of electrons gained in reduction half reaction=3× number of electrons lost in oxidation half reaction