The equilibrium is shifted to the right in :
- (A)an acidic medium
- (B)a basic medium✓ Correct
- (C)a weakly acidic medium
- (D)a neutral medium
Answer: (B)
Solution
Adding (basic medium) removes from the right side, pulling the equilibrium to the right (toward chromate). Acidic medium favours dichromate instead.
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