Yellow coloured aqueous solution of sodium chromate changes to orange when acidified with…

Chemistry · Class 12 · CBSEThe d- and f-Block Elements

Yellow coloured aqueous solution of sodium chromate changes to orange when acidified with sulphuric acid because

  1. H+ ions convert chromate ions to dichromate ions
  2. H+ ions react with sodium chromate to give sodium ions which turn solution orange
  3. Cr3+ ions are liberated in the solution which turn the solution orange
  4. sodium hydroxide is formed during the reaction which imparts orange colour to the solution.

Answer

(A) H + ions convert chromate ions to dichromate ions

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