Question

Mno is basic while mn2o7 is acidic in nature. Why?

Answer 1

Higher oxidation states are short of electrons, meaning they can accept lone pairs and function as Lewis acids.MnO has the lowest oxidation state, so it is the most basic and finally Mn2O7(which is actually acidic). ... Mn2O3 is next, then MnO2, and finally Mn2O7(which is actually acidic).

Answer 2

Answer:

Higher oxidation states are short of electrons. they can accept lone pairs and function as Lewis acids. MnO has the lowest oxidation state, so it is the most basic and finally Mn2O7(which is actually acidic). ... Mn2O3 is next, then MnO2, and finally Mn2O7