Determine the oxidation number for manganese in the permanganate ion MnO_4^-:
Question 17.3: Determine the oxidation number for manganese in the permanga...
MnO_4^-
- -2
- (-2)4
- Mn + (-8) = -1 (the charge on the ion)
Mn= +7 (oxidation number for manganese)
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C_2O_4^{2-}
-2
(-2) 4
2C + (-8) ...