Transition and InnerTransition Elements - Result Question 31
32. Amongst the following, identify the species with an atom in +6 oxidation state
(2000, 1M)
(a) $MnO _4^{-}$
(b) $Cr(CN) _6^{3-}$
(c) $NiF _6^{2-}$
(d) $CrO _2 Cl _2$
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 32. (d)
Solution:
In $CrO _2 Cl _2, Cr$ is in +6 oxidation state because $Cl$ is in $(-1)$ and, oxygen is in $(-2)$ oxidation states.