Balance the following equation:
(i) The skeleton equation along with O.N. of each atom is
(ii) Noting the change in O.N. of the above atoms,
Increase Cr = +3 to +6 i.e. 3
Decrease 1 = +5 to -1 i.e. 6
(iii) Balancing the total increase in O.N. with a total decrease in O.N. by multiplying Cr(OH)3 by 2.
(iv) Balance Cr atoms by multiplying by 2.
(v) Balance O atoms by adding OH- ion on the R.H.S.
(vi) Balance H atoms by adding H2O and OH- ions as,
With the net ionic equation for the reaction of potassium dichromate (VI), K2Cr2O7 with sodium sulphite, Na2SO3, in an acid solution to give chromium (III) ion and the sulphate ion.