AIIMS2019Chemistry-Inorganic Chemistry

AIIMS 2019 Chemistry Oxidation States MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Assertion : Oxidation state of Cr\text{Cr} in CrO5\text{CrO}_5, is +10+10 by conventional method is wrong.

Reason : Because the maximum oxidation state of Cr\text{Cr} can not be more than +6+6 since it has 5 electron in 3d3\text{d} orbital and one electron in 4s4\text{s} orbital.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

In CrO₅, the chromium (Cr) atom has an oxidation number of +6, which corresponds to its maximum oxidation state due to its six valence electrons. This is consistent with the fact that Cr can exhibit oxidation states ranging from 0 to +6, and +6 is the highest it can achieve. The other options are not applicable as they do not provide any relevant information or alternative answers regarding the oxidation state of chromium in CrO₅. Understanding oxidation states is crucial for predicting the behavior of elements in various chemical reactions and compounds.

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