JIPMER Jipmer Medical Solved Paper-2002

  • question_answer
    The highest oxidation state shown by Mn is:

    A)  +3                         

    B)         +2                         

    C)  +4                         

    D)         +7

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    \[{}_{25}Mn\]has electronic configuration \[=1{{s}^{2}},2{{s}^{2}}2{{p}^{6}},3{{s}^{2}}3{{p}^{6}}3{{d}^{5}},4{{s}^{2}}.\] It can show + 7 oxidation state by loosing all the seven electrons in 3d and 4s-sub-shells.


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