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In chromyl chloride test for confirmation of $$Cl^-$$ ion, a yellow solution is obtained. Acidification of the solution and addition of amyl alcohol and $$10\% H_2O_2$$ turns organic layer blue indicating formation of chromium pentoxide. The oxidation state of chromium in that is
We need to find the oxidation state of chromium in chromium pentoxide ($$CrO_5$$).
Identify the structure of $$CrO_5$$.
Chromium pentoxide ($$CrO_5$$) has the structure with one oxide ion ($$O^{2-}$$) and two peroxide ions ($$O_2^{2-}$$).
$$CrO_5 = CrO(O_2)_2$$
Calculate oxidation state.
Let the oxidation state of Cr be $$x$$.
$$x + (-2) + 2(-2) = 0$$
$$x - 2 - 4 = 0$$
$$x = +6$$
Alternatively: One $$O^{2-}$$ contributes $$-2$$, two $$O_2^{2-}$$ contribute $$2 \times (-2) = -4$$. Total oxygen charge = $$-6$$. So $$x = +6$$.
Conclusion.
The oxidation state of chromium in $$CrO_5$$ is $$+6$$, which matches Option A.
Therefore, the answer is Option A.
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