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What is the oxidation state of manganese in the permanganate ion, ?
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
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Correct answer: D —
Solution
- Let the oxidation state of Mn be .
- The oxidation state of oxygen is .
- The sum of oxidation states in is .
- .
- , so .
- Hence the answer is (D).
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