NEET 2026
- Exam
- NEET
- Year
- 2026
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- d and f Block Elements
NEET 2026 · Chemistry · d and f Block Elements
The green paramagnetic species formed by heating KMnO _4 at 513 K is
The green paramagnetic species formed by heating KMnO at K is
Options
- A
- B
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- D
Correct answer
B.
Step-by-step solution
When potassium permanganate () is heated at , it decomposes to form potassium manganate, manganese dioxide, and oxygen gas.
The species (potassium manganate) is green in color.
In , the oxidation state of is . The electronic configuration of is .
Since it contains one unpaired electron in the -orbital, it is paramagnetic in nature.
Thus, the green paramagnetic species formed is .
Answer:
The species (potassium manganate) is green in color.
In , the oxidation state of is . The electronic configuration of is .
Since it contains one unpaired electron in the -orbital, it is paramagnetic in nature.
Thus, the green paramagnetic species formed is .
Answer: