Predict the color change when a base is added into potassium dichromate solution
Correct answer: B. Orange to yellow
- A. Yellow to blue
- B. Orange to yellow
- C. Yellow to orange
- D. Green to yellow
Explanation
Potassium dichromate is a powerful oxidizing agent, and its color changes depending on its oxidation state. In an acidic solution, it exists as dichromate ion Cr2O72- which is orange in color. However, when a base is added to the solution, the dichromate ion reacts to form the chromate ion CrO42- which is yellow in color.
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