Question

Manganese (Mn) has many possible oxidation numbers (+2 and +4 are just two of these). Write the correct formulas and names for the four compounds which combine manganese (in these oxidation states) with both bromine and oxygen.

Answer 1

Oxide of manganese, Potassium permanganate, Manganese bromide and manganese oxide.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Manganese dioxide

Its chemical formula is
`$MnO_2$`. It is +4 oxidation state. It is a black solid which is fairly stable.

2. Potassium permanganate

Its chemical formula is
`$KMnO_4$`. It is commonly used in the laboratories as oxidizing agent. They appear black in color.

3 Manganese bromide

Its chemical formula is
`$MnBr_2$`

4. Oxides of manganese

Chemical formula is
`$Mn_3O_4$`

The most stable state of Manganese is +2 oxidation state.