In dichromate titrations, the end point is blue colour due to the oxidation of:
A
CrO2−4 ions
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B
Cr2O2−7
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C
MnO−4
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D
I− ions
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Solution
The correct option is DI− ions During dichromate titrations, the iodide ions are oxidized to iodine. Hence, the colour changes to blue. The reaction is given below: 2I−→I2+2e−