The orange color of K₂Cr₂O₇ and purple color of KMnO₄ is due to:

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The orange color of **$$K_2Cr_2O_7$$** and purple color of **$$KMnO_4$$** is due to:

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A. **Charge transfer transition** in both.

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B. **d \rightarrow d transition** in **$$KMnO_4$$** and **charge transfer transitions** in **$$K_2Cr_2O_7$$**.

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C. **d \rightarrow d transition** in **$$K_2Cr_2O_7$$** and **charge transfer transitions** in **$$KMnO_4$$**.

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D. **d \rightarrow d transition** in both.

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