Q71 / 180 · AIIMS 2012 · Chemistry

$\mathrm{MnO}_3$ in an acidic medium dissociates into

  • Correct answer
    A
    $\mathrm{MnO}_2$ and $\mathrm{MnO}_4^{-}$
  • B
    $\mathrm{MnO}$ and $\mathrm{MnO}_4^{-}$
  • C
    $\mathrm{MnO}_2$ and $\mathrm{MnO}$
  • D
    $\mathrm{MnO}_2$ and $\mathrm{MnO}_3$

Solution

In acidic solution, manganese (VI) becomes unstable and undergo disproportionation to form manganese (VII) and manganese (IV) Figure

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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