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QJEEAdv19Ch3ba6: JEE Advanced 2019 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEAdv19Ch3ba6 Solution: Fusion of MnO 2 with KOH in presence of O 2 produces a salt W.…

Fusion of MnO2 with KOH in presence of O2 produces a salt W. Alkaline solution of W upon electrolytic oxidation yields another salt X. The manganese containing ions present in W and X, respectively, are Y and Z. Correct statement(s) is (are)

Multiple Choice Options

  • A Both Y and Z are coloured and have tetrahedral shape
  • B Y is diamagnetic in nature while Z is paramagnetic
  • C In both Y and Z, π-bonding occurs between p-orbitals of oxygen and d-orbitals of manganese
  • D In aqueous acidic solution, Y undergoes disproportionation reaction to give Z and MnO2

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JEE Advanced 2019 Paper 1 Offline Chemistry - d and f Block Elements Question 16 English Explanation 1

MnO42− ion has one unpaired electrons, therefore it gives d-d transition to form green colour. Y complex has paramagnetic nature due to presence of one unpaired electron.

In aqueous solution,

JEE Advanced 2019 Paper 1 Offline Chemistry - d and f Block Elements Question 16 English Explanation 2

MnO42− ions gives charge transfer spectrum in which a fraction of electronic charge is transferred between the molecular entities.

∵ MnO42−(Y)⟶oxidationElectrolyticMnO4−(Z)+e−

In acidic medium, Y undergoes disproportionation reaction.

JEE Advanced 2019 Paper 1 Offline Chemistry - d and f Block Elements Question 16 English Explanation 3

MnO42−(Y) and MnO4−(Z) both ions form π-bonding between p-orbitals of oxygen and d-orbitals of manganese.

Thus, options (a, c, d) are correct.

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