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Q.

Statement (A): Oxidation number of Mn in KMnO4 is +7.

Statement (B): The oxidation number of an atom in its elementary form is zero.

Statement (C): Sodium exhibits +2 oxidation state.

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a

A and B are correct but C is incorrect

b

All the above statements are incorrect

c

All the above statements are correct

d

A and B are incorrect but C is correct

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

(i) According to oxidation number rules, first two statements are correct, statement III is incorrect.

Oxidation state of Mn in KMnO4

+1+x+(2×4)=0+1+x+(8)=0x=+7

Sodium exhibits +1 oxidation state but not +2.

(ii) The oxidation number of an atom in its elementary form is zero.

(iii) Sodium exhibits +1   oxidation state because it is in IA group.

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