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The oxidation number of 'Mn' in potassiu...

The oxidation number of 'Mn' in potassium permanganate is 

A

`+6`

B

`+7`

C

`+5`

D

`+8`

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The correct Answer is:
B
Potassium permanganate formula `KMnO_4`
`1+x +4 (-2)=0 implies x = +7`
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