Calculation of oxidation state of Mn in Mncl2
Mn – 25
1S2 2S2 2P6 3S2 3P6 3d5 4S2
Let the oxidation state of Mn in Mncl2 be X
Oxidation state of Cl is -1
X+[2x(-1)] = 0
X-2=0
X=2
Hence the oxidation state of Mn in Mncl2 is 2 and its
electronic configuration is 1S2 2S2 2P6 3S2 3P6 3d5
So the electronic configuration of MnO2 will be
1S2 2S2 2P6 3S2 3P6 3d3
MnO2
Oxidation state of O is -2
X+[2x(-2)] = 0
X-4=0
X=4
Calculate the oxidation state of Mn in Mn2O3 and
write the electronic configuration of Mn2O3
Calculate the oxidation state of Mn in Mn2O7 and write
the electronic configuration Mn2O7