Chemistry-(general)

NEET Chemistry (general) Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 12

Assertion (A): The oxidation state of chromium in chromate and dichromate ions is the same. | Reason (R): The chromate ion is tetrahedral whereas the dichromate ion consists of two tetrahedra sharing one corner.

A

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true, but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Both statements are true: the oxidation state of chromium is the same in both ions, and the structural differences do not explain the oxidation state similarity.

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