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In which of the following compound Mn shows minimum radius?

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MnO2
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KMnO4
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MnO
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None of these
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Solution

The correct option is D KMnO4
As oxidation state of central metal ion increases, the electron to proton ratio decreases and therefore, size of ion decreases. In KMnO4, Mn is in +7 oxidation sate. So, due to maximum +ve charge radius will be lowest.

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