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Identify the ionic charge and magnetic nature respectively of manganate ion.
ChemistryCoordination CompoundsMHT CETMHT CET 2020 (15 Oct Shift 1)
Options:
  • A -1, Diamagnetic
  • B -2, Diamagnetic
  • C -2, Paramagnetic
  • D -1, Paramagnetic
Solution:
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The correct answer is: -2, Paramagnetic
Manganate ion is paramagnetic due to presence of unpaired electron. Chemical formula for manganate and permanganate ion respectively are Mn2-4 and mnO-4. Thus, the ionic charge of manganate and permangante ion are respectively -2 and -1.25-

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