MHT CET202311 May 2023Morning ShiftChemistryRedox ReactionsActual
Oxidation state of manganese in potassium permanganate is:
Options
- A+3
- B+7
- C+5
- D+1
Correct answer
B. +7
Step-by-step solution
Oxidation number of K =+1 Oxidation number of O =-2 KMnO ₄ is a neutral molecule. Sum of the oxidation number of all atoms =0 Oxidation number of K + Oxidation number of Mn +4 ( Oxidation number of O )=0(+1)+( Oxidation number of Mn )+4 (-2)=01+( Oxidation number of Mn )=+8 Oxidation number of Mn =+7