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Assertion: If a strong acid is added to a solution of potassium chromate it changes its colour from yellow to orange.
Reason: The colour change is due to the oxidation of potassium chromate.

A

If both the assertion and reason are ture but the reason is a true explanation of the assertion.

B

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

C

If the assertion is true but reason is false

D

If assertion is false but reason is true.

Text Solution

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The correct Answer is:
C
`underset(yellow)CrO_(4)^(2-) + 2H^(+) rarr underset("orange")Cr_(2) O_(7)^(2-) + H_(2)O`
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