JEE Main 2020Chemistryd and f Block ElementsMediumMCQ

JEE Main 2020d and f Block Elements Question with Solution

JEE Main 2020 (03 Sep Shift 2)

Question

The incorrect statement is:

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Correct answer
CManganate and permanganate ions are paramagnetic

Step-by-step explanation

Manganate

MnO42-

 Paramagnetic, green in colour,
Tetrahedral & contains - bond

Permanganate

MnO4Θ

Diamagnetic, purple in colour,
Tetrahedral & contains - bond 

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