Pyrolusite ore on oxidation with `KCIO_(3)//KNO_(3)` in basic medium produces dark green coloured compound `(A)`, which on electrolysis produces a purple coloured compound `(B)`. The purple coloured rhombic prisms. It shows different reactions in different mediums.
Excess of compounds (B) on heating with conc. `H_(2)SO_(4)` gives an explosive oil (C ), which on heating decomposes to gives another compound (D ) along with oxygen.
The nature of compound (C ) is `:`

Options

A. basic
B. acidic
C. neutral
D. amphoteric

Answer

B

Explanation

Conceptual