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The D-And-f-Block Elements

Question
CBSEENCH12007061

Why is K2Cr2O7 generally preferred over Na2Cr2O7 in volumetric analysis although both are oxidising agents?

Solution
K2Cr2O7 generally preferred over Na2Cr2O7 in volumetric analysis because Na2Cr2O7 is hygroscopic, hence it is difficult to prepare its standard solution for volumetric analysis, but because of no hygroscopic nature of K2Cr2O7 its standard solution can be prepared.