JEE MAIN - Chemistry (2023 - 10th April Morning Shift - No. 11)

Given below are two statements:

Statement I : Aqueous solution of K$$_2$$Cr$$_2$$O$$_7$$ is preferred as a primary standard in volumetric analysis over Na$$_2$$Cr$$_2$$O$$_7$$ aqueous solution.

Statement II : K$$_2$$Cr$$_2$$O$$_7$$ has a higher solubility in water than Na$$_2$$Cr$$_2$$O$$_7$$.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Explanation

Statement I: Potassium dichromate (K$_2$Cr$_2$O$_7$) is indeed commonly used as a primary standard in volumetric (titrimetric) analysis. It is a powerful oxidizing agent and has a high equivalent weight. Furthermore, it is readily available, it can be obtained in a high state of purity, it is not hygroscopic, and its solutions are stable. However, the reason it is preferred over sodium dichromate (Na$_2$Cr$_2$O$_7$) is not due to its solubility, but rather its stability and molar mass.

Statement II: Typically, the solubility of salts increases with the size of the cation. Sodium ions (Na$^+$) are smaller than potassium ions (K$^+$), so sodium salts tend to be more soluble in water than corresponding potassium salts. Thus, we would expect sodium dichromate (Na$_2$Cr$_2$O$_7$) to be more soluble in water than potassium dichromate (K$_2$Cr$_2$O$_7$).

Therefore, the correct answer is Option A: Statement I is true but Statement II is false.

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