JEE Main 2018Chemistryd and f Block ElementsMediumMCQ

JEE Main 2018d and f Block Elements Question with Solution

JEE Main 2018 (16 Apr Online)

Question

When XO2 is fused with an alkali metal hydroxide in presence of an oxidizing agent such as KNO3; a dark green product is formed which disproportionate in acidic solution to afford a dark purple solution. X is:

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A Mn

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When XO2 is fused with an alkali metal hydroxide in presence of an oxidizing agent such as KNO3; a dark green product is formed which disproportionate in acidic solution to afford a dark purple solution. X is Mn

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