What is the oxidation state of chromium in potassium dichromate, K₂Cr₂O₇?
Correct answer D. +6
Explanation
Let Cr be x: 2(+1) + 2x + 7(−2) = 0, so 2x = 12 and x = +6. Each oxygen is −2 and potassium +1.
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