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Which of the following statements is false?

A

On passing H₂S through acidified K₂Cr₂O₇ solution, a milky colour is observed.

B

Na₂Cr₂O₇ is preferred over K₂Cr₂O₇ in volumetric analysis.

C

K₂Cr₂O₇ solution in an acidic medium is orange.

D

K₂Cr₂O₇ solution becomes yellow in increasing the pH beyond 7

Step-by-Step Solution

Statement B is false because Sodium dichromate (Na2Cr2O7Na_2Cr_2O_7) is hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the atmosphere), making it difficult to weigh accurately for preparing standard solutions. Therefore, Potassium dichromate (K2Cr2O7K_2Cr_2O_7), which is not hygroscopic, is preferred as a primary standard in volumetric analysis .

Validating other options:

  • Option A: Acidified K2Cr2O7K_2Cr_2O_7 is a strong oxidising agent and oxidises hydrogen sulphide (H2SH_2S) to elemental sulphur (SS), which renders the solution milky .
  • Option C & D: Chromates (CrO42CrO_4^{2-}, yellow) and dichromates (Cr2O72Cr_2O_7^{2-}, orange) are interconvertible depending on pH. In acidic medium (pH<7pH < 7), the equilibrium favors dichromate (orange). In basic medium (pH>7pH > 7), the equilibrium shifts to chromate (yellow) .
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