What Are the Oxidation Numbers of the Atoms in the MnO₄-

question 56

Multiple Choice

What are the oxidation numbers of the atoms in the MnO₄- ion?

• A)Mn = 0, O = 1-
• B)Mn = 3+, O = 1-
• C)Mn = 7+, O = 2-
• D)Mn = 8+, O = 2-
• E)Mn = 1-, O = 0

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