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In acidic medium, \(K _2 Cr _2 O _7\) shows oxidising action as represented in the half reaction \[Cr _2 O _7{ }^{2-}+ X…

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In acidic medium, \(K _2 Cr _2 O _7\) shows oxidising action as represented in the half reaction

\[Cr _2 O _7{ }^{2-}+ XH ^{+}+ Ye ^{\ominus} \rightarrow 2 A + ZH _2 O\]

\(X , Y , Z\) and \(A\) are respectively

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a

\(14,7,6\) and \(Cr ^{3+}\)

b

\(8,6,4\) and \(Cr _2 O _3\)

c

\(8,4,6\) and \(Cr _2 O _3\)

d

\(14,6,7\) and \(Cr ^{3+}\)

✓ Correct answer: d)

\(14,6,7\) and \(Cr ^{3+}\)

Explanation

Given half-reaction in acidic medium:

Cr₂O₇²⁻ + XH⁺ + Ye⁻ → 2A + ZH₂O

We know standard reduction of dichromate in acidic medium:

Cr₂O₇²⁻ + 14H⁺ + 6e⁻ → 2Cr³⁺ + 7H₂O

Now comparing,

X = number of H⁺ = 14
Y = number of electrons = 6
Z = number of H₂O = 7
A = product formed = Cr³⁺

So values are:
X = 14, Y = 6, Z = 7, A = Cr³⁺

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