Oxidation states of manganese and pH

In summary, the oxidation state of manganese is closely related to the pH of a solution. As the pH increases, the oxidation state also increases due to the gain of electrons, while a decrease in pH results in a decrease in oxidation state. The most stable oxidation state of manganese is +2, or manganese(II), due to its 2 valence electrons. The solubility of manganese compounds is greatly affected by pH, with low pH levels increasing solubility and high pH levels decreasing solubility. The presence of other elements can also impact the oxidation states of manganese, with oxygen allowing for a +4 oxidation state. Various experimental methods, such as titration, colorimetry, or spectroscopy, can be used to determine
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Hi

I am interested in the change in the stability of the oxidation states of manganese with pH

Mn is a stronger oxidising agent in acid than in base which would lead you to believe that the higher oxidation states of Mn are more stable in alkaline conditions.

Does anyone have a reason why? I couldn't find one

Thanks
 
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There is a brown precipitate forming in solutions of permanganate. Have you tried to write reaction equation for the decomposition reaction? What are products of the decomposition?
 
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1. What is the relationship between oxidation states of manganese and pH?

The oxidation states of manganese are closely related to the pH of a solution. As the pH of a solution increases, the oxidation state of manganese also increases due to the gain of electrons. Conversely, as the pH decreases, the oxidation state of manganese decreases due to the loss of electrons.

2. What is the most stable oxidation state of manganese?

The most stable oxidation state of manganese is +2, also known as manganese(II). This is because manganese has 2 valence electrons, making it most stable when it has lost these 2 electrons to achieve a full outer shell.

3. How does pH affect the solubility of manganese compounds?

The solubility of manganese compounds is greatly affected by pH. At low pH levels, manganese compounds tend to be more soluble, while at high pH levels they tend to be less soluble. This is due to changes in oxidation state and the formation of different types of manganese compounds.

4. How does the presence of other elements affect the oxidation states of manganese?

The presence of other elements can greatly affect the oxidation states of manganese. For example, in the presence of oxygen, manganese can exist in the +4 oxidation state, whereas in the absence of oxygen it can only exist in the +2 or +3 oxidation states.

5. How can the oxidation state of manganese be determined experimentally?

The oxidation state of manganese can be determined experimentally using various methods, such as titration, colorimetry, or spectroscopy. These methods involve measuring the amount of electrons gained or lost by manganese in a reaction, which can then be used to determine its oxidation state.

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