Transition and InnerTransition Elements - Result Question 33

34. In the dichromate dianion

$(1999,2 M)$

(a) $4 Cr-O$ bonds are equivalent

(b) $6 Cr-O$ bonds are equivalent

(c) all $Cr-O$ bonds are equivalent

(d) all $Cr-O$ bonds are non-equivalent

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 34. (b)

Solution:

The structure of dichromate ion is :

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Exhibit resonance phenomena. Except the bridged $Cr-O-Cr$, all $Cr-O$ bonds are equivalent.



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