Dichromate Reduction
Dichromate Reduction: Orange → green; breathalyzer chemistry. Step-by-step mechanism, reagents and practice.
What happens
Orange → green; breathalyzer chemistry.
Reaction summary
Cr₂O₇²⁻ + 14H⁺ + 6e⁻ → 2Cr³⁺ + 7H₂O
Reagents and conditions
- Starting material: K₂Cr₂O₇; H₂SO₄
- Conditions: Acidic solution, reductant
- Products: Cr³⁺