How does the oxidation state of chromium in acid' dichromate (VI) change

Subject: How does the oxidation state of chromium in acid' dichromate (VI) change

Date: Sun Mar 26 15:22:24 2000
Posted by Dave Ray
Grade level: 10-12 School: Devonport High School for Boys
City: Plymouth State/Province: Devon Country: UK
Area of science: Chemistry
ID: 954105744.Ch

Message:


I know that acidified dichromate (VI) ions act as an oxidising agent for 
Aldehydes and Ketones (Carbonyls). But I don't understand or am able to 
find out how the oxidation state of the chromium changes when it carries 
out oxidation. It does doesn't it ? And does it differ with the carbonyl 
that it's oxidising. I hope that this makes sense

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