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Cr2O7 2- is a strong oxidising agent in acidic medium whereas WO3 and MoO3 are not

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In acidic medium, Cr(VI) in the form of dichromate is a strong oxidizing agent where MoO3​ and WO3​ are not because:


1) Mo(VI) and W(VI) are more stable than Cr(VI)

2) Higher oxidation states of heavier members of group-6 of transition series are more stable.
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