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MHT CET · Chemistry · Redox Reactions

What is oxidation state of \(\mathrm{Mn}\) in \(\mathrm{MnO}_4^{-1}\) ?

  1. A \(+5\)
  2. B \(+6\)
  3. C \(+4\)
  4. D \(+7\)
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(D) \(+7\)

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Let O.S. of \(\mathrm{Mn}\) is \(\mathrm{x}\)
\(\therefore \mathrm{x}+4(-2)=-1\)
\(x=+7\)