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In permanganate ion, all the bonds formed between Mn and oxygen are covalent. Give reasons.

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Solution :Oxidation number of Mn in `MnO_4` IONS is +7. To form `Mn^(7+)`ions, SEVEN electrons are to be removed. However, ENERGETICALLY this is not feasible. HENCE, it forms COVALENT bonds by sharing of electrons.


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