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The orange color of potassium dichromate is caused by the movement of an electron to a vacant d-orbital in the manganese atom. The transition occurs when the chemical is in the presence of light. This is confirmed by the empty 3d-orbital in chromium.

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Q: Why potassium dichromate is orange red in color?
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