In which of the following compounds manganese shows maximum radius?
A
MnO2
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B
KMnO4
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C
MnO
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D
K3[Mn(CN)6]
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Solution
The correct option is C MnO The oxidation state of Mn in MnO2,KMnO4,MnOandK3[Mn(CN)6] are +4,+7,+2,and+3 respectively. The oxidation state of Mn is lowest in MnO. Hence, the effective nuclear charge is lowest and the radius is maximum.