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When K(2)CrO(4) is added to CuSO(4) solu...

When `K_(2)CrO_(4)` is added to `CuSO_(4)` solution, there is formation of `CuCrO_(4)` as well as `CuCr_(2)O_(7)`. Formation of `CuCr_(2)O_(7)` is due to

A

Basic nature of `CuSO_(4)` is due to

B

Acidic nature of `CuSO_(4)` solution

C

`CuSo_(4)` oxidizes `CrO_(4)^(2-)` or `Cr_(2)O_(7)^(2-)`

D

It is the tupical property of `CuSO_(4s)`

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To solve the question regarding the formation of \( CuCr_2O_7 \) when \( K_2CrO_4 \) is added to \( CuSO_4 \) solution, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Write the Chemical Reaction When \( K_2CrO_4 \) is added to \( CuSO_4 \), the following reactions occur: \[ CuSO_4 + K_2CrO_4 \rightarrow CuCrO_4 + K_2SO_4 \] Additionally, under certain conditions, \( CuCr_2O_7 \) can also form: \[ 2CuSO_4 + K_2CrO_4 \rightarrow CuCr_2O_7 + K_2SO_4 \] ### Step 2: Identify Oxidation States In these compounds, we need to identify the oxidation states of the key elements involved: - In \( CuSO_4 \), copper (Cu) is in the +2 oxidation state, and sulfur (S) is in the +6 oxidation state. - In \( K_2CrO_4 \), chromium (Cr) is in the +6 oxidation state. - In \( CuCrO_4 \), chromium is also in the +6 oxidation state. - In \( CuCr_2O_7 \), chromium remains in the +6 oxidation state. ### Step 3: Analyze the Behavior of \( CuSO_4 \) Since sulfur in \( CuSO_4 \) is already in its maximum oxidation state (+6), it cannot be oxidized further. This means that it cannot lose electrons. Instead, it can only accept electrons, behaving as a Lewis acid. ### Step 4: Determine the Formation of \( CuCr_2O_7 \) The formation of \( CuCr_2O_7 \) occurs because the \( Cu^{2+} \) ions can oxidize the \( CrO_4^{2-} \) ions to form \( Cr_2O_7^{2-} \) ions. The reaction can be viewed as a redox process where \( Cu^{2+} \) acts as an oxidizing agent, allowing for the formation of \( CuCr_2O_7 \). ### Conclusion Thus, the formation of \( CuCr_2O_7 \) is due to the ability of \( Cu^{2+} \) ions to oxidize \( CrO_4^{2-} \) ions to \( Cr_2O_7^{2-} \) ions, taking advantage of the fact that sulfur cannot be oxidized further.

To solve the question regarding the formation of \( CuCr_2O_7 \) when \( K_2CrO_4 \) is added to \( CuSO_4 \) solution, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Write the Chemical Reaction When \( K_2CrO_4 \) is added to \( CuSO_4 \), the following reactions occur: \[ CuSO_4 + K_2CrO_4 \rightarrow CuCrO_4 + K_2SO_4 \] ...
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