Question
Chemistry Question on Chemical bonding and molecular structure
KMnO4 decomposes on heating at 513 K to form O2 along with
A
MnO4−,MnO2
B
K2MnO4,MnO2
C
KMnO4,MnO2
D
MnO2,H2O
Answer
K2MnO4,MnO2
Explanation
Solution
KMnO4 decomposes upon heating at 513 K and forms K2MnO4 and MnO2.
2KMnO4ΔK2MnO4+O2+MnO2
So, the Correct option is (B): K2MnO4, MnO2