Dichromate [Cr(VI) ] is a strong oxidizing agent whereas Mo(VI) and W(VI) are found to be not. This is due to

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Dichromate [Cr(VI) ] is a strong oxidizing agent whereas Mo(VI) and W(VI) are found to be not. This is due to (A) Lanthanoid contraction (B) Down the group metallic character increases (C) Down the group metallic character decreases (D) Both (a) and (b)

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Down the group metallic character increases hence tendency to loose electron increases.

Q. Dichromate [Cr(VI) ] is a strong oxidizing agent whereas Mo(VI) and W(VI) are found to be not. This is due to

Lanthanoid contraction

Down the group metallic character increases

Down the group metallic character decreases

Both (a) and (b)

Down the group metallic character increases hence tendency to loose electron increases.

Q. Dichromate $[C r$ (VI) ] is a strong oxidizing agent whereas $M o$ (VI) and $W$ (VI) are found to be not. This is due to