QUESTION
Objective Question
While testing for COD of sewage, organic matter is oxidised by K2Cr2O7 in the presence of
While testing for COD of sewage, organic matter is oxidised by K2Cr2O7 in the presence of
H2SO4
Mechanism: In a Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) test, organic matter is chemically oxidized using a strong oxidizing
agent, Potassium Dichromate K2Cr2O7
Role of acid: This oxidation reaction must take place under a highlyacidic environment to proceed efficiently.
Concentrated Sulfuric Acid 2SO4 is added to provide these strong acidic conditions.
Catalyst usage: Additionally, Silver Sulfate Ag2SO4 is dissolved in the H2SO4 to act as a catalyst to help oxidize straight-chain organic compoundsPractice more questions and improve your performance with Zone Tech.
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