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Which statement correctly describes the oxidation number of the manganese atom (Mn) in MnI2 and MnO2?(1 point)
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Manganese has an oxidation number of +4 in both MnI2 and MnO2.
Manganese has an oxidation number of +4 in both M n I subscript 2 and M n O subscript 2 .

Manganese has an oxidation number of +2 in MnI2 +4 and MnO2.
Manganese has an oxidation number of +2 in M n I subscript 2 +4 and M n O subscript 2 .

Manganese has an oxidation number of +4 in MnI2 and +2 MnO2.
Manganese has an oxidation number of +4 in M n I subscript 2 and +2 M n O subscript 2 .

Manganese has an oxidation number of +2 in both MnI2 and MnO2.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Manganese has an oxidation number of +2 in MnI2 and +4 in MnO2.

Explanation: I is −1 so Mn + 2×(−1) = 0 → Mn = +2. O is −2 so Mn + 2×(−2) = 0 → Mn = +4.