alleryIn the chromyl chloride test, the amyl alcohol layer turns blue because of:
AChromium pentoxide
BChromyl chloride
CLead chromate
DSodium chromate
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Chromium pentoxide
Hydrogen peroxide converts chromate into CrO5, which dissolves in amyl alcohol with a blue colour.
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