COMEDK20269 May 2026Evening ShiftChemistryd and f Block ElementsActual
The product and its colour when MnO₂ is fused with KOH in presence of O₂ :
Options
- AK₂ MnO₄ , Dark green
- BKMn O₄ , Purple
- CMn₂ O₃ , Brown
- DMn O₂ , Black
Correct answer
A. K₂ MnO₄ , Dark green
Step-by-step solution
When MnO₂ is fused with KOH in the presence of an oxidizing agent like O₂ or KNO₃ , it forms potassium manganate ( K₂MnO₄ ). The chemical equation for the reaction is: 2MnO₂ + 4KOH + O₂ 2K₂MnO₄ + 2H₂O The product K₂MnO₄ (potassium manganate) is dark green in colour. Answer: K₂ MnO₄ , Dark green