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Formula name for MnO2

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Manganese Oxide (IV) or Manganese Dioxide or Manganous oxide, corresponds to the formula name. See the explanation below, please.

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This compound corresponds to an oxide. By nomenclature of Stock is named Manganese Oxide (IV), the number IV refers to the valence of Manganese. By systematic nomenclature: manganese dioxide, and according to the traditional: manganous oxide (the bear suffix refers to lower valence of manganese)

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