NEETChemistryd and f Block Elements
What type of bonding takes place in the manganate and permanganate ions?
Options
- ACovalent bonding
- BIonic bonding
- CMetallic bonding
- Dπ-bonding
Correct answer
D. π-bonding
Step-by-step solution
The π-bonding takes place by overlap of p orbitals of oxygen with d orbitals of manganese in the manganate and permanganate ions.