Which of the statements is not true?
- On passing H2S through acidified K2Cr2O7 solution, a milky colour is observed.
- Na2Cr2O7 is preferred over K2Cr2O7 in volumetric analysis.
- K2Cr2O7 solution in acidic medium is orange.
- K2Cr2O7 solution becomes yellow on increasing the pH beyond 7.
Answer
(2) Na2Cr2O7 is preferred over K2Cr2O7 in volumetric analysis.
Solution
As per NCERT, sodium dichromate is more soluble (and hygroscopic), so potassium dichromate is used as a primary standard in volumetric analysis.
statement (2) is not true.
(1) True: Cr2O72- + 8H+ + 3H2S 2Cr3+ + 3S + 7H2O; colloidal sulphur gives a milky colour.
(3) and (4) True: Cr2O72- (orange) CrO42- (yellow) depending on pH; on raising the pH, Cr2O72- + 2OH- 2CrO42- + H2O.
Answer: (2)