find the oxidation number of Mn is KMnO4 (oxidation number of K is +1, oxidation number of O is -2)
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+7
+1+Mn+4(-2)=0
Mn-7=0
Mn=+7
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The oxidation number of Mn in KMnO4 is +7
Explanation:
No. of Kalium atoms: 1
No. of Manganese atoms: 1
No. of Oxygen atoms: 4
=> 1 + x + 4(-2) = 0
=> 1 + x -8 + 0
=> x -7 = 0
=> x = +7
Therefore, the oxidation state of Mn in Pottasium Permanganate is +7
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