Chemistry-(general)

NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 12

Consider a diagram showing the structures of CrO4 2- and Cr2O7 2- ions. If one of the tetrahedra in the dichromate ion structure is highlighted, what is the bond angle between the chromium atoms in the dichromate ion?

Question diagram
A

126°

B

109°

C

180°

D

90°

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The dichromate ion, Cr2O7 2-, consists of two tetrahedra sharing one corner and has a Cr–O–Cr bond angle of 126° as given in the NCERT context.

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