question_answer 103)

                            Match the statements given in Column I with the oxidation states given in Column II.

	Column 1	Column 11
A.	Oxidation state of Mn in  is	1.    +2
B.	Most stable oxidation state of Mn is	2.    +3
C.	Most stable oxidation state of Mn in oxides is	3.    +4
D.	Characteristic oxidation state of lanthanoids is	4.    +5
		5.    +7

         

Answer:

                        A. ® (3)    B. ® (1)     C. ® (5)     D. ® (2) A. Oxidation state of Mn in  is + 4. B. Most stable oxidation state of Mn is +2. C. Most stable oxidation state of Mn in oxides is + 7. D. Characteristic oxidation state of lanthanoids is + 3.