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What is the oxidation state of Manganese in `"MnO"_4^(2-)`
Solution
`"MnO"_4^(2-)`
Let the oxidation state of Mn be x.
∴ x + 4(-2) = -2
∴ x - 8 = -2
∴ x = -2 + 8 = + 6
∴ x = + 6
∴ The oxidation state of Mn in `"MnO"_4^(2-)` is + 6.
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