What are interstitial compounds? Why are such compounds well known for transition metals?
Describe the preparation of potassium dichromate from iron chromite ore. What is the effect of increasing pH on a solution of potassium dichromate?
Describe the oxidising action of potassium dichromate and write the ionic equations for its reaction with:
(a) iodide (b) iron (II) solution and (c) H2S.