What is the correct name for the ionic compound, CsMnO4?

a
cesium permanganate
b
calcium permanganate
c
cesium(I) manganate
d
cesium manganate

1 answer

The correct name for the ionic compound CsMnO4 is cesium permanganate (option a).

In this compound, cesium (Cs) has a +1 charge, and the manganate ion (MnO4) has a -1 charge, leading to the name "permanganate" as it is a polyatomic ion containing manganese in the higher oxidation state.