Question:

A compound of manganese that has intense colour, diamagnetic and temperature dependent weak paramagnetic. What is the compound?}

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\(KMnO_4\) is a classic example of a strongly coloured but diamagnetic compound due to \(d^0\) configuration and charge transfer transitions.
Updated On: Apr 24, 2026
  • \(K_2MnO_4\)
  • \(MnO_2\)
  • \(KMnO_4\)
  • \(MnO\)
  • \(Mn_2O_3\)
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

In \(KMnO_4\), manganese is in +7 oxidation state. Electronic configuration of \(Mn^{7+}\): \[ 3d^0 \] Since there are no unpaired electrons: \[ \text{diamagnetic} \] Also, permanganate ion is intensely coloured due to charge transfer transitions.
Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{(C)\ KMnO_4} \]
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