$A$. The chromate ion is square planar.
$B$. Dichromates are generally prepared from chromates.
$C$. The green manganate ion is diamagnetic.
$D$. Dark green coloured $\mathrm{K}_2 \mathrm{MnO}_4$ disproportionates in a neutral or acidic medium to give permanganate.
$E$. With increasing oxidation number of transition metal, ionic character of the oxides decreases.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- A$B, C, D$ only
- B$A, D, E$ only
- C$A, B, C$ only
- ✓$B, D, E$ only
