Question

Calculate the oxidation number of mn in mncl2

Answer 1

Oxidation state of Cl is -1

so,Mn=x,Cl=-1

x+2(-1)=0

x-2=0

x=+2

Oxidation state of Mn in MnCl2 is +2

Answer 2

your oxidation of mn is+2 it oxidise with chlorine