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Question:

Write the ionic equation showing the oxidation of Fe(II) salt by acidified dichromate solution.

Solution:

Oxidation of Fe+2 salt by acidified dichromate solution:
Cr₂O₇²⁻(Dichromate solution) + 6Fe²⁺ + 14H⁺ → 6Fe³⁺ + 2Cr³⁺ + 7H₂O