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The colour of KMnO(4) is due to -...

The colour of `KMnO_(4)` is due to -

A

`L to M` charge transfer transition

B

`sigma to sigma^(**)` transition

C

`M to L` charge transfer transition

D

d - d transition

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A
The transfer of electron from O atom of `MnO_(4)^(-)` to the vacant d - orbital of Mn generates the violet colour of `KMnO_(4)`.
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