"X" is an oxoanion of the lightest element of group 7 (in the periodic table). The metal is in +6 oxidation state in "X". The color of the potassium salt of X is
- purple
- orange
- yellow
- green
Answer
(4) green
Solution
Lightest element of group 7 = Mn (Z = 25).
Oxoanion of Mn in the +6 state = manganate ion, MnO42- (X).
Potassium salt = potassium manganate, K2MnO4.
As per NCERT: 2MnO2 + 4KOH + O2 2K2MnO4 + 2H2O, and K2MnO4 is dark green.
(KMnO4, Mn +7, is purple.)
Answer: (4)