Oxidation Number

[silveryhair]

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What is the oxidation number of Mn in [Mn(CH3COO)4]^2-

Can u show the steps please? Thanks!

 

[slm266]

[Mn(CH3COO)4]^2-

CH3COO- x 4 = -4
Mn + -4 = -2
Mn = 2+

right?

 

[silveryhair]

Yup thats right! thanks bud! It somehow didn't process in my head when I was solving it. >.<