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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