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JEE Main2026Jan 21, Shift 2Chemistry
Q.

Given below are some of the statements about Mn and . Identify the correct statements

A. Mn forms the oxide in which Mn is in its highest oxidation state.

B. Oxygen stabilizes the Mn in higher oxidation states by forming multiple bonds with Mn

C. is an ionic oxide.

D. The structure of consists of one bridged oxygen.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A

    A, B, C and D

  2. B

    A, B and D Only

  3. C

    A, C and D Only

  4. D

    A, B and C Only

Solution

(A) In each Mn is +7, the highest known for Mn. True.

(B) The Mn=O multiple bonds spread out the formal charge and let oxygen stabilise the unusually high oxidation state. True.

(C) is a covalent, molecular oxide (an oily green liquid at room temperature), not ionic. False.

(D) Its structure is two tetrahedra sharing one bridging oxygen — i.e. . True.

So A, B and D only.

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