The total number of bonds in is

- (A)4
- (B)5
- (C)6✓ Correct
- (D)3
Answer: (C)
Solution
The structure of consists of two tetrahedral units sharing one oxygen atom via a bridge.
Each Mn atom forms:
Total double bonds: .
The answer is (C) 6.
Each Mn atom forms:
- 3 terminal double bonds
- 1 single bond to the bridging oxygen
Total double bonds: .
The answer is (C) 6.
JEE Main · 2022 · 27 Jul 2022 · Shift 1 · Single correct option