NEETChemistryd and f Block Elements
Why is the green manganate paramagnetic, while the permanganate is diamagnetic?
Options
- AThe manganate has an unpaired electron, while the permanganate does not.
- BThe manganate has a lower oxidation state of manganese.
- CThe manganate has a higher solubility in water.
- DThe manganate has a higher temperature-dependent weak paramagnetism.
Correct answer
A. The manganate has an unpaired electron, while the permanganate does not.
Step-by-step solution
The green manganate is paramagnetic because of one unpaired electron, while the permanganate is diamagnetic due to the absence of an unpaired electron.