What is the starting material for the preparation of $KMnO_4$?

Presence of $Cr$ in steel makes it

Write about the utility of $d$- and $f$-block elements and their compounds. Or describe the following uses of $d$- and $f$-block elements and their compounds: $(i)$ In iron/steel $(ii)$ As pigments $(iii)$ In batteries $(iv)$ In coinage $(v)$ As catalysts.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the structure of $Cr_2O_7^{2-}$?

The metal that does not give the borax-bead test is

Match Column $A$ with Column $B$:

Column $A$	Column $B$
$(1)$ Brass	$(a)$ $Ni$ $(60\%)$,$Cr$ $(40\%)$
$(2)$ Bronze	$(b)$ $Cu$ $(80\%)$,$Sn$ $(20\%)$
$(3)$ Cupronickel	$(c)$ $Cu$ $(90\%)$,$Sn$ $(10\%)$
$(4)$ Nichrome	$(d)$ $Cu$ $(70\%)$,$Zn$ $(30\%)$
	$(e)$ $Cu$ $(75-85\%)$,$Ni$ $(15-25\%)$