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Write down equations for the following reactions:Physical Chemistry Chemistry Question

Reaction Equations

Write down equations for the following reactions:

2.1.

Oxidation of chromium(III) chloride with bromine in alkaline solution (KOH).

Model Answer

2 CrCl3 + 3 Br2 + 16 KOH → 2 K2CrO4 + 6 KBr + 6 KCl + 8 H2O

2.2.

Oxidation of potassium nitrite with potassium permanganate in acid solution (H2SO4).

Model Answer

5 KNO2 + 2 KMnO4 + 3 H2SO4 → 2 MnSO4 + K2SO4 + 5 KNO3 + 3 H2O

2.3.

Action of chlorine on lime water (Ca(OH)2) in a cold reaction mixture.

Model Answer

Cl2 + Ca(OH)2 → CaOCl2 + H2O

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