Identify correct statements from below:

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:

The metals that are employed in the battery industries are

A. $$\mathrm{Fe}$$

B. $$\mathrm{Mn}$$

C. $$\mathrm{Ni}$$

D. $$\mathrm{Cr}$$

E. $$\mathrm{Cd}$$

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The orange colour of $$\mathrm{K}_2 \mathrm{Cr}_2 \mathrm{O}_7$$ and purple colour of $$\mathrm{KMnO}_4$$ is due to

Diamagnetic Lanthanoid ions are :