Question

The ionic charges of manganate and permanganate ion are respectively.

Options

• -2, -2

• -1, -2

• -2, -1

• -1, -1

Answer 1

-2, -1

Explanation:

Chemical formula for manganate and permanganate ion respectively are \[\ce{MnO^{2-}_4}\] and \[\ce{MnO^-_4}\]. Thus, the ionic charge of manganate and permanganate ion are respectively -2 and -1.