What is IUPAC name of the compound \(\mathrm{KMnO}_4\) ?
A. Potassium maganate B. Potassium tetraoxo manganates (vii) C. Potassium trioxomanganate (iv) D. Potassium oxomanganate (iv)
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
\(\mathrm{KMnO}_4\) is potassium tetraoxomanganate (VII). The 'tetra oxo' indicates that four atoms of oxygen are there. The 'VII' in the name reflects the oxidation number of manganese in the compound. \begin{array}{l} \mathrm{KMnO}_4 \\ 1+\mathrm{Mn}^2+(-2 \times 4)=0 \\ 1+\mathrm{Mn}_2-8=0, \mathrm{Mn}-7=0 \\ \mathrm{Mn}=+7 \end{array}