When SO2 is passed through acidified K2Cr2O7 solution, green Cr2(SO4)3 is formed.
K2Cr2O7+3SO2+H2SO4→K2SO4+Cr2(SO4)3+H2O
Sulphur dioxide is oxidized to sulphuric acid. Potassium dichromate is reduced to chromic sulphate. Orange colour of solution turns green.