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Chemistry Question on Redox reactions

What is the valency of Manganese in K2MnO4 {K2MnO4} ?

A

2

B

4

C

6

D

7

Answer

6

Explanation

Solution

Let the valency of Mn be x in K2MnO4 {K2MnO4} 2×(+1)+x+4×(2)=0x=+6\Rightarrow \, 2 \times (+1) + x + 4 \times (-2) = 0 \Rightarrow \, x = +6