Question

Oxident is Select one: O A. MnO4- OB. Ruo4 O c. Os04 O D. All​

Answer 1

Answer:

Correct option is A)

The sum of all oxidation numbers in a neutral compound is zero. The sum of all oxidation numbers in a polyatomic (many-atom) ion is equal to the charge on the ion. The oxidation number of oxygen in a compound is usually –2. The oxidation state of hydrogen in a compound is usually +1.

The oxidation state of Al in Al(OH)

4

−

x+4(+1−2)=−1

∴x=+3

The oxidation state of Mn in MnO

2

y+2(−2)=0

∴y=+4