Transition and InnerTransition Elements - Result Question 30

####31. When MnO2 is fused with KOH, a coloured compound is formed, the product and its colour is

(a) K2MnO4, purple green

(b) KMnO4, purple

(c) Mn2O3, brown

(d) Mn3O4, black

(2003, 1M)

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Solution:

  1. K2MnO4 (purple green) is formed which is the first step of preparation of KMnO4.

2MnO2+4KOH+O2K2MnO4 Purple green +2H2O



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