Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2011 2011Moderate

The highest oxidation state of manganese-3s72 3p 3d5+4S2 in its compounds is:

Correct answer: C. +7

  • A. +2
  • B. +5
  • C. +7
  • D. +8

Explanation

The highest oxidation state of manganese in its compounds is +7. In this oxidation state, manganese forms compounds like potassium permanganate (KMnO4), which is a powerful oxidizing agent commonly used in various chemical processes and laboratory applications.

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