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An acidified solution of potassium chromate was layered with an equal volume of amyl alcohol. When it was shaken after the addition of 1mL of 3%H2O2,  a blue alcohol layer was obtained. The blue color is due to the formation of a chromium VI compound 'X' . What is the number of oxygen atoms bonded to chromium through only single bonds in a molecule of X? 

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answer is 4.

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Number of oxygen atoms bonded to chromium through single bonds is 4

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An acidified solution of potassium chromate was layered with an equal volume of amyl alcohol. When it was shaken after the addition of 1mL of 3%H2O2,  a blue alcohol layer was obtained. The blue color is due to the formation of a chromium VI compound 'X' . What is the number of oxygen atoms bonded to chromium through only single bonds in a molecule of X?