Question

Write oxidation state to the following atom
a.CO2
b.SF6
c.MnO4^-

Answer 1

a. Carbon (C) in CO2 has an oxidation state of +4.
b. Sulfur (S) in SF6 has an oxidation state of +6.
c. Manganese (Mn) in MnO4^- has an oxidation state of +7.