Question

Assertion: If a strong acid is added to a solution of potassium chromate it changes its colour from yellow to orange.
Reason: The colour change is due to the oxidation of potassium chromate.
A. If both the assertion and reason are ture but the reason is a true explanation of the assertion.
B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion
C. If the assertion is true but reason is false
D. If assertion is false but reason is true.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - C
`underset(yellow)CrO_(4)^(2-) + 2H^(+) rarr underset("orange")Cr_(2) O_(7)^(2-) + H_(2)O`