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The colour of `KMnO_(4)` is due toA. `L rarr M` charge transfer transitionB. `sigma-sigma^(**)` transitionC. `M rarrL` charge transfer transitionD. d-d transition

Answer» Correct Answer - A
The deep purple colour of `KMnO_(4)` is not due to d-d transition but due to charge transfer from O to Mn, i.e., from Ligand (L) to Metal (M) which reduces the oxidation state of Mn from `+7` to `+6` momentarily.


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