Given below are two statements: In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
- Statement I is true but Statement II is false
- Both Statement I and Statement II are true
- Both Statement I and Statement II are false
- Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Answer
(1) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Solution
As per NCERT, in groups 4 to 10 the higher oxidation states become more stable on going down the group (heavier 4d and 5d metals).
Mo(VI) and W(VI) are more stable than Cr(VI). Statement II is false.
Cr(VI) is less stable, it is easily reduced (to Cr(III)); so Cr(VI) compounds such as CrO3 and dichromate are strong oxidising agents, whereas MoO3 is not.
CrO3 is a stronger oxidising agent than MoO3. Statement I is true.
Answer: (1)