MCQ
In the compounds KMnO4​ and K2​Cr2​O7​, the highest oxidation state is of the element.
  • A
    Potassium
  • B
    Chromium
  • C
    Oxygen
  • D
    Manganese

Answer

  1. Manganese

Explanation:

In KMnO4​, K is in +1 oxidation state, O is in -2 oxidation state Mn is present in +7 oxidation state.

In K2​Cr2​O7​, K is in +1 oxidation state, O is in -2 oxidation state Cr is present in +6 oxidation state.

So Mn is present in highest oxidation state.

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