Chemistry · d and f Block Elements

JEE Main 2026 — 21 January, Evening Shift — Question 60

Given below are some of the statements about Mn and Mn2O7\mathrm{Mn}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{7}. Identify the correct statements

A. Mn forms the oxide Mn2O7\mathrm{Mn}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{7} in which Mn is in its highest oxidation state.

B. Oxygen stabilizes the Mn in higher oxidation states by forming multiple bonds with Mn

C. Mn2O7\mathrm{Mn}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{7} is an ionic oxide.

D. The structure of Mn2O7\mathrm{Mn}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{7} consists of one bridged oxygen.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. Option A:

    A, B, C and D

  2. Option B:

    A, B and D Only

    Correct
  3. Option C:

    A, C and D Only

  4. Option D:

    A, B and C Only

Answer: B

Step-by-step solution

Mn2O7:Mn\mathrm{Mn}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{7}: \mathrm{Mn} in +7 oxidation state.

Solution figure

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Exam
JEE Main 2026
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
d and f Block Elements
Topic
Compounds of Manganese
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