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In which of the following compounds manganese shows maximum radius?

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MnO2
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KMnO4
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MnO
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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.

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