JIPMER Jipmer Medical Solved Paper-1996

  • question_answer
    What is the oxidation number of chromium in chromyl chloride?

    A)  + 3                                        

    B)  + 6                        

    C)  + 4                        

    D)         none of these

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    The oxidation number of Cr in chromyl chloride \[(Cr{{O}_{2}}C{{l}_{2}})\]can be calculated as follows: \[x+2\,(-2)+2\,(-1)=0\] \[x-4-2=0\]                 \[x=+\,6\]


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