A violet compound of manganese (F) decomposes on heating to liberate oxygen and compounds (Q) and (R) of manganese is formed. Compound (R) reacts with KOH in the presence of potassium nitrate to give compound (Q). On heating compound (R) with conc. H2SO4 and NaCl, chlorine gas is liberated and a compound (S) of manganese along with other products is formed. Compounds P to S are: