What is the oxidation state of each element in the species Mn(ClO4)3? I'm going over oxi-redox reactions from a long time ago and I'm trying to remember properly.
Mn=3+
Cl=7+
and oxygen=2- right?

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What is the oxidation state of each element in the species Mn(ClO4)3? I'm going over oxi-redox reactions from a long time ago and I'm trying to remember properly.
Mn=3+
Cl=7+
and oxygen=2- right?

anonymous · Answer

How did you come at that answer?

lolaismy · Answer

due to the 3 molecules of ClO, I assumed Mn=3+, because oxygen is always 2-, then -2*4=-8 total charge for 0, the thing is that ClO4 has a charge of -1, the difference is 7 electrons thus Cl=7+?

lolaismy · Answer

@ShizukaTheOtaku is that the right thinking for this?

anonymous · Answer

Yes, your answer is correct.

lolaismy · Answer

Thank you for your help @ShizukaTheOtaku also I appreciate your username hahaha!

anonymous · Answer

That's alright hahaha.