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When `MnO_(2)` is fused with `KOH`, a coloured compound is formed. The product and its colour isA. `K_(2)MnO_(4)`,purple greenB. `KMnO_(4)` , purpleC. `Mn_(2)O_(3)`, brownD. `Mn_(3)O_(4)`, black |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A (a) Stable oxidation state of Mn in alkaline medium is `+6` so, `MnO_(2)` is oxidised to `K_(2)MnO_(4)` ( purple green ) by atmospheric oxygen in KOH medium. `2MnO_(2)+4KOH+O_(2)rarrunderset(("purple"))(2K_(2)MnO_(4))+2H_(2)O` |
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