Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Electrochemistry

Electrochemistry — practice question

Zinc atoms may be oxidised into $\text{Zn}^{2+}$ ions by dichromate(VI) ions in an acidic solution. In this reaction, chromium is reduced to $\text{Cr}^{3+}$. Which equation is correct?

  • A$\text{Cr}_2\text{O}_7^{2-} + \text{Zn} + 14\text{H}^+ \rightarrow 2\text{Cr}^{3+} + \text{Zn}^{2+} + 7\text{H}_2\text{O}$
  • B$\text{Cr}_2\text{O}_7^{2-} + \text{Zn} + 14\text{H}^+ \rightarrow 2\text{Cr}^{3+} + 3\text{Zn}^{2+} + 7\text{H}_2\text{O}$
  • C$\text{Cr}_2\text{O}_7^{2-} + 3\text{Zn} + 14\text{H}^+ \rightarrow 2\text{Cr}^{3+} + 3\text{Zn}^{2+} + 7\text{H}_2\text{O}$
  • D$2\text{Cr}_2\text{O}_7^{2-} + 3\text{Zn} + 14\text{H}^+ \rightarrow 2\text{Cr}^{3+} + 3\text{Zn}^{2+} + 7\text{H}_2\text{O}$

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