Question
Chemistry Question on coordination compounds
Both Cr2+ and Mn3+ have d4 configuration. Which one of the following is true?
A
Mn3+ is a reducing agent but Cr2+ is an oxidising agent
B
Mn3+ is a oxidising agent but Cr2+ is an reducing agent
C
Both Mn3+ and Cr2+ are oxidising agents
D
Both Mn3+ and Cr2+ are reduncing agents
E
Both Mn3+ and Cr2+ are neither reducing nor oxidising agents
Answer
Mn3+ is a oxidising agent but Cr2+ is an reducing agent
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B) : Mn3+ is a oxidising agent but Cr2+ is an reducing agent