A) oxygen gives colour to it
B) charge transfer when Mn gives its electron to oxygen
C) charge transfer when oxygen gives its electron to mb making it Mn(+VI) hence coloured
D) none is correct
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
[c] The intense pink colour of \[MnO_{4}^{-}\] is not due to d-d transition but due to charge transfer (from O to Mn) reducing the oxidation state of Mn form +6 to +5 momentarily.You need to login to perform this action.
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