Assign oxidation number to the underlined elements in each of the following species:

Question

Assign oxidation number to the underlined elements in each of the following species: K 2 Mn O 4

Philoid · Accepted Answer

Let the oxidation number(O.N.) of Mn be ‘x’

We know that,

O.N. of K = + 1

O.N. of O = -2

Therefore, we have,

2(+1) + 1(x) + 4(-2) = 0

2 + x-8 = 0

X = + 6

The O.N. of Mn is + 6.