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Which one of the following statements is correct when SO2 is passed through acidified K2Cr2O7 solution?
  1. The solution turns blue
  2. The solution is decolourized
  3. SO2 is reduced
  4. Green Cr2(SO4)3 is formed

A
SO2 is reduced
B
The solution turns blue
C
The solution is decolourized
D
Green Cr2(SO4)3 is formed
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When SO2 is passed through acidified K2Cr2O7 solution, green Cr2(SO4)3 is formed.
K2Cr2O7+3SO2+H2SO4K2SO4+Cr2(SO4)3+H2O
Sulphur dioxide is oxidized to sulphuric acid. Potassium dichromate is reduced to chromic sulphate. Orange colour of solution turns green.

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