Comparing Oxidising Power: MnO4 - versus MnO2 and ClO4- versus ClO-

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ClO- is identified as a stronger oxidizing agent than ClO4- due to its lower stability and higher reactivity, which allows it to be more easily reduced. In contrast, ClO4- possesses resonance structures that enhance its stability, making it less prone to oxidation. The discussion draws parallels with manganese compounds, noting that MnO4- is indeed a stronger oxidizing agent than MnO2, but the comparison between chlorine and manganese is deemed too simplistic. The differing chemical behaviors of Cl and Mn highlight the complexities in oxidation potential, emphasizing that straightforward comparisons between different elements or compounds can be misleading.
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Why is ClO- more oxidising than ClO4 - ? I related this to MnO4 - and MnO2

MnO4 - is more oxidising than MnO2 so ClO4- should also be more oxidising than ClO- too

Can you give me reasons to why MnO4- is more oxidising than MnO2 but ClO4- is not a stronger oxidising agent than ClO-
 
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jd12345 said:
Why is ClO- more oxidising than ClO4 - ? I related this to MnO4 - and MnO2

MnO4 - is more oxidising than MnO2 so ClO4- should also be more oxidising than ClO- too

Can you give me reasons to why MnO4- is more oxidising than MnO2 but ClO4- is not a stronger oxidising agent than ClO-

Your HYPOTHESIS is wrong. Such easy comparison cannot be made ! Think about it...

Cl-O-O-O-O and Cl-O

- are bonds...

Now think which one can easily be reduced... Also same thinking should take place while analyzing manganese compounds.
 
sankalpmittal said:
Cl-O-O-O-O and Cl-O

- are bonds...

This is completely off. Please don't comment on things you have no idea about.
 
jd12345 said:
MnO4 - is more oxidising than MnO2 so ClO4- should also be more oxidising than ClO- too

Mn and Cl are way too different for such a simple comparison.
 
Ok can you give reasons of why clo- is more oxidising than clo4-
also why mno4- is more oxidising than mno2

Clo4- definitely has resonating structures and is more stable so less oxidising than clo-
 

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