In the reaction of potassium dichromate, potassium chloride and sulfuric acid (conc.), the oxidation state of the chromium in the product is (+) .
Answer
6
Solution
Chromyl chloride test:
K2Cr2O7 + 4KCl + 6H2SO4
2CrO2Cl2 + 6KHSO4 + 3H2O
In CrO2Cl2: x + 2(−2) + 2(−1) = 0 ⇒ x = +6
∵ Cr stays +6 (no redox; same as in K2Cr2O7)
Answer: 6