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The colour of K(2)Cr(2)O(7) changes from...

The colour of `K_(2)Cr_(2)O_(7)` changes from red-orange to lemon-yellow on treatment with `KOH_((aq.))`, because of:

A

The reduction of `Cr^(VI) " to " Cr^(III)`

B

The formation of chromium hydroxide

C

The conversion of dichromate to chromate

D

The oxidation of potassium hydroxide to potassium peroxide

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The correct Answer is:
C
The conversion of dichromate to chromate.
`K_2Cr_2O_7 + 2KOH to underset("yellow")ubrace("2K_2CrO_4) + H_2O`.
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