What is the effect of increasing ph on a solution of potassium dichromate

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Preparation from chromite: For answer, consult Section 8. Effect to increasing pH: The solution of potassium dichromate `(K_(2)Cr_(2)O_(7))`in water is orange in colour. Increasing the pH i.e. on adding the base, the potassium dichromate changes to potassium chromate `(K_(2)Cr_(2)O_(4))` which yellow in colour. Thus, on increasing the pH, the colour of the solution changes from orange to yellow. `underset("(Orange)")(K_(2)Cr_(2)O_(7)(aq))+2KOH(aq) to underset("(Yellow)")(2K_(2)CrO_(4)(aq))+H_(2)O(l)`