When MnO2is fused with KOH, a coloured compound is formed. The product and its colour are, respectively :
A
K2MnO4, purple green
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B
KMnO4, purple
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C
Mn2O3, brown
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D
Mn3O4, black
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Solution
The correct option is AK2MnO4, purple green When MnO2 is fused with KOH, a purple green coloured K2MnO4 is formed. The reaction is given below: 2MnO2+4KOH+O2→2K2MnO4+2H2O.