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Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry: Oxidation state MCQ

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Oxidation stateMediumQuestion 20064

Question

Oxidation state of Mn in $KMnO_4$ is:

A
+7
Correct
B
+2
C
+4
D
+6

Correct answer

+7

Explanation

K is +1 and oxygen contributes -8, so Mn must be +7.

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