JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3bn128
Match the anions (Column I) with names (Column II). Column I: P MnOX4X2−, Q MnOX4X−, R CrOX4X2−, S CrX2OX7X2−. Column II: 1 permanganate, 2 manganate, 3 chromate, 4 dichromate.
AP-1, Q-2, R-3, S-4
BP-2, Q-1, R-3, S-4
CP-2, Q-1, R-4, S-3
DP-1, Q-2, R-4, S-3
Answer: B
Mn in +6 (MnOX4X2−) is manganate and Mn in +7 (MnOX4X−) is permanganate. CrOX4X2− is chromate and the two-chromium ion CrX2OX7X2− is dichromate.