Question
Chemistry Question on d -and f -Block Elements
MnO3 in an acidic medium dissociates into
A
MnO2 and MnO4−
B
MnO and MnO4−
C
MnO2 and MnO
D
MnO2 and MnO3
Answer
MnO2 and MnO4−
Explanation
Solution
In acidic solution, manganese (VI) becomes unstable and undergo disproportionation to form manganese (VII) and manganese (IV) \underset{\text{5MnO{3}}}{ {VI}} +2H+−> \underset{\text{3MnO{2}}}{ {IV}} \underset{\text{+ 2MnO_{4}^-}}{ {VII}} +H2O