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`MnO_(4)^(-)` is intense pint colour, though Mn is `(+7)` oxidation state, It is due to
A. oxygen gives colour to it
B. charge transfer when Mn gives its electron to oxygen
C. charge transfer when oxygen gives its electron to Mn making it `Mn(+VI)` hence coloured
D. None is correct.

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Correct Answer - C
Mn is in `+7` o.s. having no unpaired `e^(-)` Pink coloure of `MnO_(4)^(-)` is due to charge transfer.

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