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MHT CET · Chemistry · Redox Reactions

Oxidation state of manganese in potassium permanganate is:

  1. A \(+3\)
  2. B \(+7\)
  3. C \(+5\)
  4. D \(+1\)
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(B) \(+7\)

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Oxidation number of \(\mathrm{K}=+1\)
Oxidation number of \(\mathrm{O}=-2\)
\(\mathrm{KMnO}_4\) is a neutral molecule.
\(\therefore \quad\) Sum of the oxidation number of all atoms \(=0\)
Oxidation number of \(\mathrm{K}+\) Oxidation number of \(\mathrm{Mn}+4 \times(\) Oxidation number of \(\mathrm{O})=0\)
\((+1)+(\) Oxidation number of \(\mathrm{Mn})+4 \times(-2)=0\)
\(1+(\) Oxidation number of \(\mathrm{Mn})=+8\)
\(\therefore \quad\) Oxidation number of \(\mathrm{Mn}=+7\)