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When MnO2 is fused with KOH in the presence of air, a coloured compound is formed, the product and its colour is :

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K2MnO4, dark green
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KMnO4, purple
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Mn2O3, brown
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Mn3O4, black.
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Solution

The correct option is B K2MnO4, dark green
The reaction between MnO2 and KOH in presence of air is given as:
2MNO2+4KOH+O2 2K2MnO4+2H2O
(potassium manganate)
The K2MnO4 formed is dark green in colour.

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