Q.

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Aqueous solution of K2Cr2O7 is preferred as primary standard in volumetric analysis over Na2Cr2O7 aqueous solution.

Statement II: K2Cr2O7 has a higher solubility in water than Na2Cr2O7.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:                [2023]

1 Statement I is true but Statement II is false.  
2 Both Statement I and Statement II are false.  
3 Both Statement I and Statement II are true.  
4 Statement I is false but Statement II is true.  

Ans.

(1)

(I) Potassium dichromate is used as a primary standard in volumetric analysis.

(II) K2Cr2O7 is less soluble in water than Na2Cr2O7. Sodium salt has a greater solubility in water and is extensively used as an oxidising agent in organic chemistry.