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(Cr2O7)2- + H2O -> CrO4- + 2H+

Chromate is yellow and Dichromate is orange. If the solution is yellow, then by LeChatlier's Principle, if an acid is added, then the Dichromate will form predominately.

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Just put the chromate compound into strong acidic solution its colour changes yellow to orange which is confirmation of formation of dichromate ion,

2CrO4-- + 2H+ ----> Cr2O7-- + H2O

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