ExamBro
ExamBro
COMEDK · Chemistry · 23. d and f Block Elements

The product and its colour when MnO\(_2\) is fused with KOH in presence of O\(_2\):

  1. A K\(_2\)MnO\(_4\), Dark green
  2. B KMnO\(_4\), Purple
  3. C Mn\(_2\)O\(_3\), Brown
  4. D MnO\(_2\), Black
Verified Solution

Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(A) K\(_2\)MnO\(_4\), Dark green

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

When \(MnO_2\) is fused with \(KOH\) in the presence of an oxidizing agent like \(O_2\) or \(KNO_3\), it forms potassium manganate (\(K_2MnO_4\)). The chemical equation for the reaction is: \(2MnO_2 + 4KOH + O_2 \rightarrow 2K_2MnO_4 + 2H_2O\) The product \(K_2MnO_4\) (potassium…
From COMEDK
Explore more questions on app