NEET2012Chemistryd and f Block ElementsActual
MnO ₃ in an acidic medium dissociates into
Options
- AMnO ₂ and MnO ₄⁻
- BMnO and MnO ₄⁻
- CMnO ₂ and MnO
- DMnO ₂ and MnO ₃
Correct answer
A. MnO ₂ and MnO ₄⁻
Step-by-step solution
In acidic solution, manganese (VI) becomes unstable and undergo disproportionation to form manganese (VII) and manganese (IV)