Q.

Choose the correct statements from the following

A.  Mn2O7 is an oil at room temperature
B.  V2O4 reacts with acid to give VO22+
C.  CrO is a basic oxide
D.  V2O5 does not react with acid    

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:                 [2024]

1 A, B and D only  
2 A and C only  
3 A, B and C only  
4 B and C only  

Ans.

(2)

        (A) Mn2O7 is a covalent green oil.

        (B) V2O4 is a basic oxide. It dissolves in acids to give VO2+ salts (not VO22+).

        (C) CrO is basic and Cr2O3 is amphoteric.

        (D) V2O5 is amphoteric. It reacts with alkalies as well as acids to give VO43- respectively.