What is the oxidation state of chromium in the compound K2Cr2O7?

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Published
18 Mar 2019
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28 May 2026

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In potassium dichromate (K2Cr2O7), each potassium ion has a +1 charge and oxygen has a -2 charge. The overall charge is neutral, so the oxidation state of chromium must balance the charges. Calculating accordingly, chromium exhibits an oxidation state of +6.

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