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K₂Cr₂O₇ is heated with KCl in presence of concentrated H₂SO₄. Match the product with its oxidation state.

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Solution:

Chromyl chloride CrO2Cl2 is formed.

Oxidation state calculation:

x + 2(-2) + 2(-1) = 0

x = +6

Answer: CrO2Cl2, Chromium oxidation state = +6