Question

Oxidation state of Mn in MnO3F is A. 7 B. 2 C. 6 D. 3

Answer 1

Transition metals are well known for having more than one stable oxidation state. manganese has more than any other. In its compounds manganese exhibits oxidation states from +2 to +7. The common oxidation states are+2, +4, and +7, but the less common+3, +5, and +6 states are easily prepared.

Answer 2

x + 3(-2) + (-1) =0 this shows x is equal to 7