The colour of $K_2Cr_2O_7$ changes from red-orange to lemon-yellow on treatment with aqueous $KOH$ because of:

  • A
    The reduction of $Cr^{VI}$ to $Cr^{III}$
  • B
    The formation of chromium hydroxide
  • C
    The conversion of dichromate to chromate
  • D
    The oxidation of potassium hydroxide to potassium peroxide

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