(a)
Interpretation:
The possibility of oxidation of bromide ions to bromine by acidic sodium dichromate solution has to be given.
Concept Introduction:
Electrode potential:
The potential related to each electrode refers to electrode potential. If the species concentration participating in the electrode reaction is unity and the reaction occurs at
The formula for electrode potential is,
If
If
(b)
Interpretation:
The possibility of oxidation of silver (I) ion to silver (II) by acidic sodium dichromate solution has to be given.
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