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Write the formula for a compound of manganese (IV) hydroxide.?

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You first add the manganese and exchange the number of electrons needed with the hydroxide. While the hydroxide needs only 1 electron the manganese needs 4, so after you exchange the electrons the manganese will be just 1 atom while the hydroxide is 4. Mn(OH)4
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