In qualitative analysis, dichromate ions (Cr2O72–) are commonly used as oxidizing agents. Reduction of these ions often results in a color change, which can help identify the reducing species.
Step 1: Reaction Involved
When \(\text{SO}_3^{2-}\) reacts with dilute \(\text{H}_2\text{SO}_4\), \(\text{SO}_2\) gas is evolved. The \(\text{SO}_2\) gas reduces the dichromate ion (\(\text{Cr}_2\text{O}_7^{2-}\)) to \(\text{Cr}^{3+}\), which is green in color. The reaction is as follows:
\[\text{Cr}_2\text{O}_7^{2-} + \text{SO}_3^{2-} + \text{H}^+ \rightarrow \text{Cr}^{3+} + \text{SO}_4^{2-}.\]
Step 2: Color Change
- Dichromate ion (\(\text{Cr}_2\text{O}_7^{2-}\)) is orange in color.
- After reduction, \(\text{Cr}^{3+}\) ions form, which are green in color.
Conclusion: The solution turns green due to the formation of \(\text{Cr}^{3+}\). Therefore, the correct answer is \((3)\) Green.
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The reaction : \(A_2 \rightleftharpoons 2A\)

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Assertion A: H2Te is more acidic than H2S.
Reason R: Bond dissociation enthalpy of H2Te is lower than H2S.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate from the options given below:


What will be the equilibrium constant of the given reaction carried out in a \(5 \,L\) vessel and having equilibrium amounts of \(A_2\) and \(A\) as \(0.5\) mole and \(2 \times 10^{-6}\) mole respectively?
The reaction : \(A_2 \rightleftharpoons 2A\)