JEE Main · 2021 · Shift-ImediumDNF-015

The nature of oxides V2O3 and CrO is indexed as /X/ and /Y/ type respectively. The correct set of X and Y is:

d & f-Block Elements · Class 12 · JEE Main Previous Year Question

Question

The nature of oxides V2O3\text{V}_2\text{O}_3 and CrO is indexed as /X//X/ and /Y//Y/ type respectively. The correct set of X and Y is:

Options
  1. a

    X = acidic, Y = acidic

  2. b

    X = basic, Y = amphoteric

  3. c

    X = basic, Y = basic

  4. d

    X = amphoteric, Y = basic

Correct Answerc

X = basic, Y = basic

Detailed Solution

Nature of transition metal oxides depends on oxidation state:

  • Low O.S. → Basic
  • Intermediate O.S. → Amphoteric
  • High O.S. → Acidic

V2O3\text{V}_2\text{O}_3: V = +3 (low) → Basic

CrO: Cr = +2 (low) → Basic

Comparison of Cr oxides:

| Oxide | Cr O.S. | Nature | |-------|---------|--------| | CrO | +2 | Basic | | Cr2O3\text{Cr}_2\text{O}_3 | +3 | Amphoteric | | CrO3\text{CrO}_3 | +6 | Acidic |

Both V2O3\text{V}_2\text{O}_3 and CrO are in low oxidation states → both basic.

Answer: Option (3) — X = basic, Y = basic

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