Question

The manganate and permanganate ions are tetrahedral, due to:

• A. The $\pi$-bonding which involves the overlap of p-orbitals of oxygen with the d-orbitals of manganese
• B. There is no $\pi$-bonding in both the ions
• C. The $\pi$-bonding which involves the overlap of p-orbitals of oxygen with the p-orbitals of manganese
• D. The $\pi$-bonding which involves the overlap of d-orbitals of oxygen with the d-orbitals of manganese

Answer 1

The correct option is A The $\pi$-bonding which involves the overlap of p-orbitals of oxygen with the d-orbitals of manganese