Q66Multiple choice
When an oxide of manganese
- (A)is fused with KOH in the presence of an oxidising agent and dissolved in water, it gives a dark green solution of compound
- (B). Compound (B) disproportionates in neutral or acidic solution to give purple compound
- (C). An alkaline solution of compound (C) oxidises potassium iodide solution to a compound
- (D)and compound (A) is also formed. Identify compounds A to D and also explain the reactions involved.
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(A) is fused with KOH in the presence of an oxidising agent and dissolved in water, it gives a dark green solution of compound
(B) . Compound (B) disproportionates in neutral or acidic solution to give purple compound
(C) . An alkaline solution of compound (C) oxidises potassium iodide solution to a compound
(D) and compound (A) is also formed. Identify compounds A to D and also explain the reactions involved.