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Among the following, the species that is both paramagnetic and coloured is:
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Options:
  • A MnO42-
  • B K4VCN6
  • C VO43-
  • D CrO2Cl2
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The correct answer is: MnO42-
MnO42-; Mn is in + 6 oxidation state. Electronic configuration is Ar183d14s0 . As it contains one unpaired electron it is paramagnetic and green coloured because of d-d transition in visible region. TiCl62-,VO43- and CrO2Cl2 are diamagnetic.

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