Question
Chemistry Question on Oxidation Number And Oxidation State
Increasing order of oxidation state of metal in
KMnO4, MnCl2, MnO2, Mn(OH)3
A
Mn(OH)3 < MnCl2 < MnO2 < KMnO4
B
KMnO4 < Mn(OH)3 < MnO2 < MnCl2
C
MnCl2 < Mn(OH)3 < KMnO4 < MnO2
D
MnCl2 < Mn(OH)3 < MnO2 < KMnO4
Answer
MnCl2 < Mn(OH)3 < MnO2 < KMnO4
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (D): MnCl2 < Mn(OH)3 < MnO2 < KMnO4.