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Question

The oxidation number of Mn is +7 in

A

manganese dioxide

B

manganese chloride

C

manganese sulphate

D

potassium permanganate.

Answer

potassium permanganate.

Explanation

Solution

In $KMnO_4$ , O.N. of Mn is +7 LetO.N. of Mn = x 1 + x + 4(-2) = 0 or x=7