The oxidation state and number of d electrons of central metal atom of

1.	The oxidation state and number of d electrons of central metal atom of permanganate ion are
Answer» the OXIDATION state of the ion is equal to its CHARGE, the MN has to "BALANCE" the -8 to get it up to -1. THEREFORE the oxidation state of Mn in Mno4- is +7.Explanation:

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