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Why is the Carbonate ion colourless while the permanganate ion is? It was told the permanganate ion gets the colour by the electron movement within the Oxygen atoms due to the hybrid. Cannot that happen in Carbonate ions as well? I was thinking using MOT there are no unpaired electrons in the Carbonate ion and that might be the reason. Then I tried to draw the MOD of permanganate ion and failed miserably. Any help please? And I have my inorganic exam tomorrow so quick help appreciated very much

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