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The lowest oxidation state of manganese is basic while the highest is acidic. Explain.

Answer» The lowest oxidation state of manganese is +2 `overset(II)((Mn))`. It has tendency to lose electrons in order to increase its oxidation state. Therefore, Mn is basic. In highest oxidation state of `+7 overset(VII)((Mn))`, there is no scope for the lose of any more electrons. It can rather accept the same. This shows that `Mn^(VII)` can act as acid by accepting electrons.


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