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Assign oxidation number to the underlined element in K 2 M n – –– – O 4

Let x e the oxidation number of mn in k 2 m n o 4 we know that the oxidation no. of k = + 1 a n d o = − 2 . so, 2 ( + 1 ) + x + 4 ( − 2 ) = 0 2 + x − 8 = 0 x = + 6 hence, the oxidation no. of mn is +6..

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22.6: Assigning Oxidation Numbers

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Moving from studying the element iron to iron compounds, we need to be able to clearly designate the form of the iron ion. An example of this is iron that has been oxidized to form iron oxide during the process of rusting. Although Antoine Lavoisier first began the idea of oxidation as a concept, it was Wendell Latimer (1893-1955) who gave us the modern concept of oxidation numbers. His 1938 book The Oxidation States of the Elements and Their Potentials in Aqueous Solution laid out the concept in detail. Latimer was a well-known chemist who later became a member of the National Academy of Sciences. Not bad for a gentleman who started college planning on being a lawyer.

Assigning Oxidation Numbers

The oxidation number is a positive or negative number that is assigned to an atom to indicate its degree of oxidation or reduction. In oxidation-reduction processes, the driving force for chemical change is in the exchange of electrons between chemical species. A series of rules have been developed to determine oxidation numbers:

• For free elements (uncombined state), each atom has an oxidation number of zero. \(\ce{H_2}\), \(\ce{Br_2}\), \(\ce{Na}\), \(\ce{Be}\), \(\ce{K}\), \(\ce{O_2}\), \(\ce{P_4}\), all have an oxidation number of 0.
• Monatomic ions have oxidation numbers equal to their charge. \(\ce{Li^+} = +1\), \(\ce{Ba^{2+}} = +2\), \(\ce{Fe^{3+}} = +3\), \(\ce{I^-} = -1\), \(\ce{O^{2-}} = -2\), etc. Alkali metal oxidation numbers \(= +1\). Alkaline earth oxidation numbers \(= +2\). Aluminum \(= +3\) in all of its compounds. Oxygen's oxidation number \(= -2\) except when in hydrogen peroxide \(\left( \ce{H_2O_2} \right)\), or a peroxide ion \(\left( \ce{O_2^{2-}} \right)\) where it is \(-1\).
• Hydrogen's oxidation number is \(+1\), except for when bonded to metals as the hydride ion forming binary compounds. In \(\ce{LiH}\), \(\ce{NaH}\), and \(\ce{CaH_2}\), the oxidation number is \(-1\).
• Fluorine has an oxidation number of \(-1\) in all of its compounds.
• Halogens (\(\ce{Cl}\), \(\ce{Br}\), \(\ce{I}\)) have negative oxidation numbers when they form halide compounds. When combined with oxygen, they have positive numbers. In the chlorate ion \(\left( \ce{ClO_3^-} \right)\), the oxidation number of \(\ce{Cl}\) is \(+5\), and the oxidation number of \(\ce{O}\) is \(-2\).
• In a neutral atom or molecule, the sum of the oxidation numbers must be 0. In a polyatomic ion, the sum of the oxidation numbers of all the atoms in the ion must be equal to the charge on the ion.

Example \(\PageIndex{1}\)

What is the oxidation number for manganese in the compound potassium permanganate \(\left( \ce{KMnO_4} \right)\)?

The oxidation number for \(\ce{K}\) is \(+1\) (rule 2).

The oxidation number for \(\ce{O}\) is \(-2\) (rule 2).

Since this is a compound (there is no charge indicated on the molecule), the net charge on the molecule is zero (rule 6).

So we have:

\[\begin{align*} +1 + \ce{Mn} + 4 \left( -2 \right) &= 0 \\ \ce{Mn} - 7 &= 0 \\ \ce{Mn} &= +7 \end{align*}\nonumber \]

When dealing with oxidation numbers, we must always include the charge on the atom.

Another way to determine the oxidation number of \(\ce{Mn}\) in this compound is to recall that the permanganate anion \(\left( \ce{MnO_4^-} \right)\) has a charge of \(-1\). In this case:

\[\begin{align*} \ce{Mn} + 4 \left( -2 \right) &= -1 \\ \ce{Mn} - 8 &= -1 \\ \ce{Mn} &= +7 \end{align*}\nonumber \]

Example \(\PageIndex{2}\)

What is the oxidation number for iron in \(\ce{Fe_2O_3}\)?

\[\begin{align*} &\ce{O} \: \text{is} \: -2 \: \left( \text{rule 2} \right) \\ &2 \ce{Fe} + 3 \left( -2 \right) = 0 \\ &2 \ce{Fe} = 6 \\ &\ce{Fe} = 3 \end{align*}\nonumber \]

If we have the compound \(\ce{FeO}\), then \(\ce{Fe} + \left( -2 \right) = 0\) and \(\ce{Fe} = 2\). Iron is one of those materials that can have more than one oxidation number.

The halogens (except for fluorine) can also have more than one number. In the compound \(\ce{NaCl}\), we know that \(\ce{Na}\) is \(+1\), so \(\ce{Cl}\) must be \(-1\). But what about \(\ce{Cl}\) in \(\ce{NaClO_3}\)?

\[\begin{align*} \ce{Na} &= 1 \\ \ce{O} &= -2 \\ 1 + \ce{Cl} + 3 \left( -2 \right) &= 0 \\ 1 + \ce{Cl} - 6 &= 0 \\ \ce{Cl} - 5 &= 0 \\ \ce{Cl} &= +5 \end{align*}\nonumber \]

Not quite what we expected, but \(\ce{Cl}\), \(\ce{Br}\), and \(\ce{I}\) will exhibit multiple oxidation numbers in compounds.

• The oxidation number is a positive or negative number that is assigned to an atom to indicate its degree of oxidation or reduction.
• In oxidation-reduction processes, the driving force for chemical change is in the exchange of electrons between chemical species.
• Six rules for determining oxidation numbers are listed.
• Examples of oxidation number determinations are provided.

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To calculate oxidation numbers of elements in the chemical compound, enter it's formula and click 'Calculate' (for example: Ca2+ , HF2^- , Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3 , NH4NO3 , so42- , ch3cooh , cuso4*5h2o ).

The oxidation state of an atom is the charge of this atom after ionic approximation of its heteronuclear bonds. The oxidation number is synonymous with the oxidation state. Determining oxidation numbers from the Lewis structure (Figure 1a) is even easier than deducing it from the molecular formula (Figure 1b). The oxidation number of each atom can be calculated by subtracting the sum of lone pairs and electrons it gains from bonds from the number of valence electrons. Bonds between atoms of the same element (homonuclear bonds) are always divided equally.

When dealing with organic compounds and formulas with multiple atoms of the same element, it's easier to work with molecular formulas and average oxidation numbers (Figure 1d). Organic compounds can be written in such a way that anything that doesn't change before the first C-C bond is replaced with the abbreviation R (Figure 1c). Unlike radicals in organic molecules, R cannot be hydrogen. Since the electrons between two carbon atoms are evenly spread, the R group does not change the oxidation number of the carbon atom it's attached to. You can find examples of usage on the Divide the redox reaction into two half-reactions page.

Rules for assigning oxidation numbers

• The oxidation number of a free element is always 0.
• The oxidation number of a monatomic ion equals the charge of the ion.
• Fluorine in compounds is always assigned an oxidation number of -1.
• The alkali metals (group I) always have an oxidation number of +1.
• The alkaline earth metals (group II) are always assigned an oxidation number of +2.
• Oxygen almost always has an oxidation number of -2, except in peroxides (H 2 O 2 ) where it is -1 and in compounds with fluorine (OF 2 ) where it is +2.
• Hydrogen has an oxidation number of +1 when combined with non-metals, but it has an oxidation number of -1 when combined with metals.
• The algebraic sum of the oxidation numbers of elements in a compound is zero.
• The algebraic sum of the oxidation states in an ion is equal to the charge on the ion.

Assigning oxidation numbers to organic compounds

• cysteine: HO2CCH(NH2)CH2SH

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Let expect oxidation number of Mn is x.

Then, at that point, we have:

Thus, Oxidation number of Mn is +6

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