MHT CET2019Morning ShiftChemistryCoordination CompoundsActual
What is the shape and magnetic nature of permanganate ion?
Options
- APyramidal diamagnetic
- BTetrahedral, diamagnetic
- CTetrahedral, paramagnetic
- DPlanar, paramagnetic
Correct answer
B. Tetrahedral, diamagnetic
Step-by-step solution
The permanganate ions are tetrahedral. The π - bonding takes place by overlap of p- orbitals of oxygen with d- orbitals of manganese. It is also diamagnetic due to the absence of unpaired electron. The structure of permanganate ion is given below: