Which of the following statement does not hold true for the following reaction:xCu3P+yCr2O2−7+zH+→Cu2++H3PO4+Cr3+
A
Cu in Cu3P is oxidized to Cu2+ whereas P in Cu3P is also oxidized to PO3−4.
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B
Cu in Cu3P is oxidized to Cu2+ whereas P in Cu3P is reduced to H3PO4.
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C
In the conversion of Cu3P to Cu2+ and H3PO4, 11 electrons are involved.
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D
The value of x is 6.
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Solution
The correct option is B Cu in Cu3P is oxidized to Cu2+ whereas P in Cu3P is reduced to H3PO4. Oxidation state of P is getting changed from –3 to +5 during this conversion. That is, P in Cu3P is getting oxidized to H3PO4.