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Mn(2)O(7) is an acidic oxide, why ?...

`Mn_(2)O_(7)` is an acidic oxide, why ?

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In `Mn_(2)O_(7), Mn` is `+7` oxidation state, i.e. highly electron deficient. So, its tendency to accept electron increases and therefore it is an acidic oxide.
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