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  15. Write reactions of K2Cr2O7, in acidic medium with Kl

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  16. Write one oxidising reaction of KMnO4 in basic medium.

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  17. What are different oxidation states exhibited by lanthanoids ?

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  18. Draw the structure of chromate ion CrO4^(2-)

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  19. Write the oxidation of H2S by acidified KMnO4.

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  20. Explain magnetic behaviour of transition elements.

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