What is the oxidation number to the element specified in the compound below: Mn : KMN04

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**Oxidation Number Challenge**

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**Mn : KMnO₄**

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Transcribed Image Text:**Oxidation Number Challenge** **Question:** What is the oxidation number of the element specified in the compound below? **Mn : KMnO₄** *(Don't forget to enter your answer with the appropriate sign in front of the number.)* **Answer Input:** [Text box] **Submit Button:** [Submit Answer] **Additional Information:** *Tries 0/99* *Note: This discussion is closed.*
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Given :- KMnO4 

To be determined :- oxidation number of Mn in KMnO4

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