What is the oxidation state of each element in Mn(CrO_4)?

1 Answer
Jun 14, 2016

Mn(II+), Cr(VI+), O(-II).

Explanation:

The typical oxidation state of oxygen is -II, and it is here. Manganese typically takes a +II oxidation state. This leaves chromium to balance the oxidation states (the oxidation states must sum to zero in a neutral compound). Thus 2-8+Cr_"oxidation state"=O.

We have Cr(VI+), which is its maximum oxidation number