JEE Advanced levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 3 of 3df042
KMnOX4 is deep purple although the manganese in MnOX4X− has no d electrons. Which description is correct?
AMn is +7 (d0) and the colour arises from d-d transitions
BMn is +7 (d2) and the colour arises from charge transfer
CMn is +7 (d0, diamagnetic) and the colour arises from ligand-to-metal charge transfer from O to Mn
DMn is +6 (d1, paramagnetic) and the colour arises from d-d transitions
Answer: C
In MnOX4X−, x+4(−2)=−1 gives x=+7, so Mn is 3d0 and diamagnetic. With no d electrons d-d transitions are impossible, so the intense colour comes from O to Mn ligand-to-metal charge transfer.